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M442 WVW

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,434 mi
Last recorded84,434 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 WVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,434 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear bearing slightly rough

slight corrosion on inner and outer sill and floor

Fail 7 Nov 2009 76,138 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 71,902 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,293 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 70,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 65,969 miles

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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M442 WVW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M442 WVW, 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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M442 WVW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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