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M403 MBO

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,122 mi
Last recorded74,122 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM403 MBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2008 74,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs edges

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to underside, sills, floor pans , chassis rails , etc

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f wishobne inner bush separating

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 May 2007 67,524 miles

additional advice to original test; corrosion - offside rear shock absorber turret in boot

Fail 23 May 2007 67,524 miles

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

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

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

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

c.v. gaiters perrishing

corrosion includes:- sump, front to rear brake pipes, front brake discs, offside & nearside floors, rear inner sills / chassis, outer sills, rear wheel arches,

offside rear & nearside front shock absorbers damping poor- reccomend replace

power steering rack & pump sweating

rear brake cylinders known to be seeping fluid,not visible during m.o.t. reccomend replace

w/screen chipped

Pass 23 May 2006 59,861 miles

corrosion lips to front brake discs

corrosion to both floorpans

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to offside rear suspension turret in boot

nail in offside rear tyre

screen chipped

slight surface corrosion starting to brake pipes in places previously greased

some corrosion to boot floor underside

sweating to power steering rack and pump

Pass 25 May 2005 54,847 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 54,847 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

osr door only opens from inside,sweating from rack, corrosion to both sills,both sill lips, both flooor pans.and osr wheel arch,[all becoming heavy]

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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M403 MBO is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M403 MBO, 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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M403 MBO is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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