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M47 WFR

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

93,293 mi
Last recorded93,293 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 WFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2009 93,293 miles

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,263 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 95,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,038 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LEG IS NOISEY BUT WORKS AS REQUIRED/SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP TURRET/AREAS OF CHASSIS ARE CORRODING BUT SOLID AT TIME OF TEST/

Fail 13 Nov 2007 83,038 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LEG IS NOISEY BUT WORKS AS REQUIRED/SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP TURRET/AREAS OF CHASSIS ARE CORRODING BUT SOLID AT TIME OF TEST/

Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,744 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 79,709 miles

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

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

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

CORROSION UNDER CAR VARIOUS

Pass 30 Nov 2005 78,202 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 78,178 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gen. corrosion around underside of vehicle i.e.floor,seams,n/s and o/s outer sills

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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M47 WFR is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M47 WFR, 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 M47 WFR registered?

M47 WFR is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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