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M385 GDL

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

491 mi
Last recorded491 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 GDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 491 miles

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

both outer sill poor condition

front disc/s poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front tyre wear abnormaly

slight blow front exhaust

slight play in n/s front shock

spair tyre flat and has cords showing

Fail 22 Oct 2011 491 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sill poor condition

front disc/s poor condition

genaral corrosion under sides

n/s front tyre wear abnormaly

slight blow front exhaust

slight play in n/s front shock

spair tyre flat and has cords showing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,479 miles

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

front and rear brake hoses are badly split/perished

under car corrosion requires attention

Fail 19 Oct 2010 94,479 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake hoses are badly split/perished

under car corrosion requires attention

Fail 23 Nov 2009 92,822 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet release lever insecure to housing

corrosion in brake pipes to all brake hoses,limited vision on exact condition.

corrosion in front valance

corrosion in outer sills

corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,822 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet release lever insecure to housing

corrosion in brake pipes to all brake hoses,limited vision on exact condition.

corrosion in front valance

corrosion in outer sills

corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 80,446 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 65,509 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 65,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M385 GDL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M385 GDL, 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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M385 GDL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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