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M493 NPB

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,022 mi
Last recorded70,022 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 NPB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 70,022 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre size 185/55/14 reartyre size 185/60/14

Fail 10 May 2007 69,953 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyre size 185/55/14 rear tyre size 185/60/14

Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,918 miles

Bonnet release handle adrift.

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre box baffles slightly broken up.

chip in offside rear lamp.

offside rear tyre perished slightly and tread low.

oil leak

repair to sill on offside.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 56,883 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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M493 NPB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M493 NPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M493 NPB registered?

M493 NPB is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M493 NPB safe to buy?

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