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M298 WMD

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,364 mi
Last recorded86,364 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 WMD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,364 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 86,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes wearing ;brake pipes corroding ;front discs corroding and poor condition ;underside and sills weak and corroding ;front cross member

Fail 12 Jun 2010 85,928 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 80,587 miles

sills and underside weak and corroding ;brake pipes corroding ;front discs wearing thin ;n/s wishbone bushes wearing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 80,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sills and underside weak and corroding ;brake pipes corroding ;front discs wearing thin ;n/s wishbone bushes wearing

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 73,219 miles

standard wheels put back on

Fail 13 Apr 2007 73,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

n/s/f diveshaft boot clip missing

rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,634 miles

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Fail 13 Apr 2006 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

imbalance on rear brakes of 37%

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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M298 WMD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M298 WMD, 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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M298 WMD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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