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M43 WGS

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,953 mi
Last recorded98,953 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 WGS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,953 miles

Both front lower wings heavily corroded.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Front exhaust mount broken.

Manifold insecure.

N/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

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

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge & perished.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 98,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Both front lower wings heavily corroded.

Front brake discs heavily worn.

Front exhaust mount broken.

Manifold insecure.

N/s front tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge & perished.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 94,090 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 94,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 87,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 87,557 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 81,541 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 81,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 77,664 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 77,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M43 WGS is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,391cc 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 M43 WGS, 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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M43 WGS is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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