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M353 AOW

1995 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,299 mi
Last recorded48,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 AOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 48,299 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2022 46,727 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and extensively patched and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 46,721 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and extensively patched and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,079 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and extensively patched (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 42,702 miles

handbrake only just met requirements advise further attension

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,252 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 40,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 37,873 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 37,869 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,235 miles

corrosion bottom of nearside front wing

Pass 1 May 2015 29,582 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,307 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,480 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,987 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,439 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M353 AOW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M353 AOW, 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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M353 AOW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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