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M34 BOW

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,484 mi
Last recorded29,484 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 BOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,297 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 29,275 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 29,274 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,592 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 28,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,878 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,088 miles

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,844 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,276 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,612 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,768 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,845 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 22,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,058 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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M34 BOW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M34 BOW, 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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What year was M34 BOW registered?

M34 BOW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1995.

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