MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M488 DSD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc 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 M488 DSD, 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 M488 DSD registered?
M488 DSD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1995.
Is M488 DSD safe to buy?
The MOT history for M488 DSD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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