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M443 DCD

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 DCD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,982 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all brake and fuel lines heavily undersealed

windscreen has large damage outside of both zones

Fail 20 Apr 2007 65,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

all brake and fuel lines heavily undersealed

windscreen has large damage outside of both zones

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,431 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2005 56,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 56,263 miles

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

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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M443 DCD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M443 DCD, 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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What year was M443 DCD registered?

M443 DCD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M443 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M443 DCD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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