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M490 ROH

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,937 mi
Last recorded59,937 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 ROH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2011 59,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine missfire

excessive oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 56,746 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s & n/s front tyres perished on outer tyre walls

Fail 28 May 2010 56,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f door mirror damaged

o/s & n/s front tyres perished on outer tyre walls

Pass 29 May 2009 54,893 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 21 May 2008 52,868 miles

both front brake flexey hoses cracking

both front in dicators starting to show white light

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

both side front bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond

brake discs starting to wear

brake pads not checked

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 May 2008 52,868 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake flexey hoses cracking

both front in dicators starting to show white light

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

both side front bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond

brake discs starting to wear

brake pads not checked

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 May 2007 50,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,879 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 47,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

1.Brake fluid level low †2.Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing †3.Front tyres cracking †4.o/s & n/s bottom arm bushes unbonding †5.Oil leak on engine

6.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †7.Metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked above fuel tank) †8.Outer sills corroding

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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M490 ROH is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M490 ROH, 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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M490 ROH is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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