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M479 MFJ

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,968 mi
Last recorded53,968 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,968 miles

o/s/f shock obsorber slightly weak unable to poen tail gate o/s/r n/s/r shock gaiters split under body corrosion slight lift n/s/f top strut mount n/s/r tyre tread getting low hazard switch top loose cover corrosion starting o/s/r top strut mounting

Fail 4 Aug 2009 53,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,483 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,475 miles

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

front number plate stone chipped oil leaks o/s/r n/s/r strut gaiters split both outer c/v boots perishing corrosion exhaust discs worn o/s/f shoock slightly weak slight movement n/s/f top strut mounting corrosion o/s/r n/s/r inner sills

Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,295 miles

tappets noisey †oil leak R/C gasket †front number plate chipped †various under body surface corrosion †corrosion o/s/r n/s/r inner sills †o/s/r brake grabbs slightly sgueaks †surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 8 May 2006 29,499 miles

rear wiper blade split †oil leak r/c gasket †slight movement n/s/f top strut mounting †tappets noisey †surface corrosion o/s/r n/s/r inner sills †n/s/r foot brake reading slightly low

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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M479 MFJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M479 MFJ, 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 M479 MFJ registered?

M479 MFJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 1995.

Is M479 MFJ safe to buy?

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