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M297 DWV

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

80,419 mi
Last recorded80,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 DWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 80,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,850 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 76,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear handbreak cables corroded

corrossion on wheel arches

corrossion under side vehicle in places

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Mar 2010 76,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Damage to N/S windscreen out of swept area

Floorpan corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Previous weld repairs to both sills

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 76,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Damage to N/S windscreen out of swept area

Floorpan corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Previous weld repairs to both sills

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Damage to N/S windscreen out of swept area

Floorpan corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Previous weld repairs to both sills

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel arches getting rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2009 70,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel arches getting rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,343 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion O/S/R lower seal

Fail 29 Feb 2008 66,342 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion O/S/R lower seal

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,012 miles

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
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M297 DWV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 M297 DWV, 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.

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M297 DWV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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