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M342 TUB

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,086 mi
Last recorded52,086 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 TUB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 52,086 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear inner arches have traces of body filler and under seal

brake pipes front to rear corroded

ubder body has heavily been welded

under body has surface rust front to rear

Fail 9 May 2017 52,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2017 52,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear inner sill - axle (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear inner sill - axle (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner arch - sub (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner inner arch - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

front panel corroded

handbrake cables corroded

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

oil leak

rear axle corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 52,042 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Axle swivel joint has slight play both n/s and o/s rear axle bushes worn /advance movement (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,034 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,110 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 43,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,517 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 41,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering uj notchy

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,648 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 39,648 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 38,921 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,068 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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M342 TUB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M342 TUB, 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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M342 TUB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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