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M353 SNB

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,789 mi
Last recorded32,789 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 SNB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,789 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

offside vand nearside outer sills heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2007

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside front to rear outer sills very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches and rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

underbody of vehicle very heavily corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2007 32,343 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

offside and nearside front to rear outer sills very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches and rear chassis rails very heavily corroded

unable to check brakes due to brake pipes insecure

underbody of vehicle very heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,182 miles

underbody heavily corroded

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes heavily corroded

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both outer sills heavily corroded

front brake discs getting thin

front cross member heavily corroded

fuel tank heavily corroded

handbrake travel near excessive

n/s headlamp aim on top limit

o/s front indicator starting to show white light

o/s headlamp aim on bottom limit

slight movement in both rear axle bushes

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 SNB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M353 SNB, 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 M353 SNB registered?

M353 SNB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 1995.

Is M353 SNB safe to buy?

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