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M451 OVC

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

8,380 mi
Last recorded8,380 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM451 OVC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,380 miles

Oil leak

advise both rear under sills corroded

advise condition of both front brake discs

advise corrosion to both front to rear floor to sills

advise offside front suspension low

advise security of battery

Fail 17 Apr 2012 8,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

advise both rear under sills corroded

advise condition of both front brake discs

advise corrosion to both front to rear floor to sills

advise offside front suspension low

advise security of battery

Fail 13 May 2011 630 miles

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

Oil leak

interior door panels loose

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers split

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 13 May 2011 630 miles

interior door panels loose

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link rubbers split

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 13 May 2011 619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s anti roll bar link gaiter split

o/s anti roll bar link gaiter split

Fail 3 May 2011 603 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s anti roll bar link gaiter split

n/s/f tyre damaged

o/s anti roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,153 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 96,153 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,354 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 92,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 86,399 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 86,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 79,613 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 79,525 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hand Brake Has Xs Travel

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 74,287 miles

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

hand brake has excessive travel

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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M451 OVC is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 M451 OVC, 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 M451 OVC registered?

M451 OVC is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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