MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
f/o/s inner tread cut
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both rear tyres starting to crack on the edges
n/s inner seal badly corroded but not holed
o/s outer seal badly corroded but not holed
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
both front outer c/v gaiters perishing
both front wipers split
both rear tyres perishing in tread
dampness on power steering pipe join beside top of rocker cover
n/s/f lower arm rear bush perishing
o/s outer sill badly corroded but not holed
rear number plate delaminating
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M497 RVU is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 M497 RVU, 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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M497 RVU is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1995.
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