CarVerify

Free Car Check

M478 HBD

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1119cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,720 mi
Last recorded72,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 HBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,720 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 72,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,222 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 62,222 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,236 miles

condensation in headlamps

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside driveshaft inner gaitor split

offside front wheelbearing slightly rough

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking slightly

rear flexible brake hoses perished

Fail 10 Jun 2009 59,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

condensation in headlamps

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside driveshaft inner gaitor split

offside front wheelbearing slightly rough

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking slightly

rear flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,289 miles

nearside front deiveshaft inner gaitor loose

nearside rear wheelbearing slightly rough

rear exhaust silencer has small blow

Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,098 miles

both otter sills weeked by corrosion

exhaust repaired with paste

front indicator bulbs faded

surface rust on brake pipes

wish bone bushes poor

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,862 miles

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

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M478 HBD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,119cc 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 M478 HBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M478 HBD?

You can check the full history of M478 HBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M478 HBD registered?

M478 HBD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M478 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M478 HBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M478 HBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M478 HBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.