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M489 CGJ

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 CGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,271 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,973 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

emissions first test failed

exhaust starting to rust

floors and sill panels starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front/ rear valances/ panels starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

offside front wing and offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear bumper slight damage

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

emissions first test failed

exhaust starting to rust

floors and sill panels starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front/ rear valances/ panels starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

offside front wing and offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear bumper slight damage

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2009 61,476 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

floors, sills and rear valance starting to rust

front panel slight damage and starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges worn to legal limit

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

rear bumper slight damage

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,311 miles

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

outer sills starting to rust

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear bumper slight damage

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2008 55,254 miles

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

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

outer sills starting to rust

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear bumper slight damage

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,519 miles

centre and rear exhsut starting to rust and slight leak

front brake hoses starting to perish

inner sills, outer sills and nearside rear floor starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 Dec 2007 48,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

centre and rear exhsut starting to rust and slight leak

front brake hoses starting to perish

inner sills, outer sills and nearside rear floor starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2006 40,691 miles

both centre floors starting to rust

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

centre to rear exhaust starting to rust

front and rear brake hoses starting to crack/perish

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front lower wishbones inner front bush starting to split/wear

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2005 33,666 miles

front brake pads are 3/4 worn

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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M489 CGJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M489 CGJ, 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 M489 CGJ registered?

M489 CGJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 1995.

Is M489 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 CGJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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