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M317 LAY

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,198 mi
Last recorded53,198 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 LAY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,198 miles

Nearside Front 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)

boot not opening

hole in off side front sill outer panel rusted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 53,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

boot not opening

hole in off side front sill outer panel rusted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,416 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside outer sill panel corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2015 52,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside outer sill panel corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges and cracking.

Offside front cuil panel corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,090 miles

Hole in Offside front outer sill panel rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

nearside front head lamp lens slightly contamated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonet puller missing

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2009 46,541 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,794 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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M317 LAY is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LAY, 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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M317 LAY is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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