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M299 BAH

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,876 mi
Last recorded99,876 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 BAH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,876 miles

rear arches corroded

rear inner sills corroding

screen chipped

Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,531 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

rear wheel arches corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2011 89,525 miles

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

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

rear section of exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

rear wheel arches corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,761 miles

exhaust corroding

rear inner sills corroding

underside surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2009 79,226 miles

both offside and nearside front tyres close to limit

exhaust corroded

front of offside sill corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside front indicator damaged

offside front tyre spliting

rear arches corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 64,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 64,568 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 58,846 miles

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust †both rear tyres starting to deteriorate †front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection †exhaust starting to deteriorate

outer handbrake cables starting to rust †slight play in both rear upper suspension mounts †rear undersills starting to rust †offside outersill starting to rust

Fail 16 May 2007 58,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust †both rear tyres starting to deteriorate †front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection †exhaust starting to deteriorate

outer handbrake cables starting to rust †slight play in both rear upper suspension mounts †rear undersills starting to rust †offside outersill starting to rust

Pass 19 May 2006 52,784 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes starting to rust

rear wheel arches rusty

underside of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 18 May 2006 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

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

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

both front brake pipes starting to rust

both rear wheel arches rusty

under side of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 20 May 2005 47,601 miles

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

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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M299 BAH is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M299 BAH, 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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M299 BAH is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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