CarVerify

Free Car Check

M285 XFS

1995 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,506 mi
Last recorded5,506 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 XFS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2008 5,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to both front coil springs

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both front sub frame mounting points

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

genral undervehicle body corrosion

heavy corrosion to both floor pans

heavy corrosion to both rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion to front cross member

nearside front lower arm rear bush detiorating

Fail 16 May 2007 93,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both registration plates deteriorating

corrosion to front metal brake pipes,coil springs and brake hose ferrules

exhaust manifold stud missing

general corrosion to floor pans,inner and outer door sills,body work and chassis

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 93,685 miles

both registration plates deteriorating

corrosion to front metal brake pipes,coil springs and brake hose ferrules

exhaust manifold stud missing

general corrosion to floor pans,inner and outer door sills,body work and chassis

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 82,056 miles

both door sills corroding

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters very perished

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

front floor pan corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

spare wheel carrier corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M285 XFS is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 62,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M285 XFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M285 XFS?

You can check the full history of M285 XFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M285 XFS registered?

M285 XFS is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 1995.

Is M285 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M285 XFS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M285 XFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M285 XFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.