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M486 FSU

1995 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

36,786 mi
Last recorded36,786 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 FSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2008 36,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes near the limit for corrosion

os sill on the limit for corrosion

rear bushes on both front suspension arms bonding starting to split

Pass 5 Apr 2007 262,335 miles

Offside sill starting to corrode.

Rear metal brake pipes and nearside front metal pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 26,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

os sill starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes and ns front metal pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,633 miles

Both sills are on the limit for corrosion.

Front and rear metal brake pipes are on the limit for corrosion.

Slight hole in the rear exhaust section.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 15,616 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear metal brake pipes on the limit for corrosion.

Slight hole in the rear exhaust section.

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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M486 FSU is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M486 FSU, 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 M486 FSU registered?

M486 FSU is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1995.

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