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M480 TKM

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,854 mi
Last recorded3,854 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 TKM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 3,854 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 3,488 miles

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake travel just acceptable

offside outer door sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2007 84,863 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake travel just acceptable

offside outer door sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 48,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 48,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M480 TKM is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M480 TKM, 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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M480 TKM is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 1995.

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