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M38 TCF

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,804 mi
Last recorded62,804 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 TCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,804 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Accident damage to nearside

Accident damage to nearside front

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Transmission faulty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,829 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

CONDENSATION IN O/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

DAMAGE TO STEERING WHEEL COVER

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,794 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

CONDENSATION IN O/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

DAMAGE TO STEERING WHEEL COVER

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 54,274 miles

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

CONDENSATION IN O/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER UNDER SILL PANELS

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 54,251 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

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

CONDENSATION IN O/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER UNDER SILL PANELS

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,229 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

CONDENSATION IN O/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s headlamp aim slightly low

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,076 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

CONDENSATION IN O/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,433 miles

CONDENSATION IN O/S HEADLAMP

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,053 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS. BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED. O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. ALL BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Fail 29 Mar 2008 36,051 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS. BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED. O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. ALL BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

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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M38 TCF is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M38 TCF, 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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M38 TCF is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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