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M424 MOD

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,830 mi
Last recorded19,830 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 MOD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 19,804 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 4,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2013 3,938 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,900 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,781 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 908 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,012 miles

Possible master cylinder leak, but unable to ascertain within the confines of the test. Inspection recommended.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 85,988 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Possible master cylinder leak, but unable to ascertain within the confines of the test. Inspection recommended.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,465 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 80,465 miles

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

air bag staying on

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,902 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 74,778 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,418 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 51,444 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 51,439 miles

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

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

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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M424 MOD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M424 MOD, 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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M424 MOD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 July 1995.

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