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M488 POA

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 POA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,660 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2011 84,499 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 74,561 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,159 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 68,142 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,956 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 60,956 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,765 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M488 POA is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M488 POA, 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 POA registered?

M488 POA is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M488 POA safe to buy?

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