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M317 CGN

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,463 mi
Last recorded27,463 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 CGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,463 miles

engine oil leak

near side wing mirror missing

off side rear brake pipe rusty

slight play in off side front steering arm

sliught damp patch in off side front shock obsorber

Fail 17 Apr 2008 27,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front tyre close to 1.6 legall limit

near side wing mirror missing

off side rear brake pipe rusty

slight play in off side front steering arm

sliught damp patch in off side front shock obsorber

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 12,064 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 3,523 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 3,523 miles

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

oil leak

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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M317 CGN is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M317 CGN, 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 M317 CGN?

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What year was M317 CGN registered?

M317 CGN is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 February 1995.

Is M317 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M317 CGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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