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M453 MPA

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,409 mi
Last recorded66,409 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 MPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2013 66,409 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tested wet

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,137 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,137 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,133 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 55,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,771 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 53,771 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 52,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 50,598 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 48,471 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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M453 MPA is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M453 MPA, 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 M453 MPA registered?

M453 MPA is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M453 MPA safe to buy?

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