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M381 NPE

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,902 mi
Last recorded50,902 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 NPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,902 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti roll bar d rubbers slightly worn

both front cv boots perished

both o/s wheel archs poor

both rear brake hoses perished

front coil spring corroded

genaral corrosion under sides sills,floors ect

o/s front lower arm bushes poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,902 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti roll bar d rubbers slightly worn

both front cv boots perished

both o/s wheel archs poor

both rear brake hoses perished

front coil spring corroded

genaral corrosion under sides sills,floors ect

o/s front lower arm bushes poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,650 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front cv boots perished

both outer sides rusty condition

both rear brake hoses perishing

genaral corrosion under sides

o/s front brake pipe forming rust

o/s front lower arm bushes poor condition

o/s front to rear brake pipe forming rust

o/s rear brake pipe forming rust

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,476 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,200 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,192 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,619 miles

corrosion in outer sills,rear fitch panels,floor seams and chassis

corrosion on offside front brake pipe,brake pipes intorear hoses,off side rear brake pipe and some plastic clips,limited vision on exact condition,advise renewing

dent in near side front wheel rim

front cv boots perishing

hazard switch top loose

play in lower steering column bush and top of column

Fail 20 Mar 2010 41,611 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion in outer sills,rear fitch panels,floor seams and chassis

corrosion on offside front brake pipe,brake pipes intorear hoses,off side rear brake pipe and some plastic clips,limited vision on exact condition,advise renewing

dent in near side front wheel rim

front cv boots perishing

hazard switch top loose

play in lower steering column bush and top of column

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight wear in steering column lower bulkhead bush

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,889 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 29,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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M381 NPE is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M381 NPE, 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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M381 NPE is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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