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ExpiredMileage
48,606 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight interference with hazards/indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight interference with hazards/indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight interference with hazards/indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight interference with hazards/indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear box joint. (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner tyre completely bald
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner tyre completely bald
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads look low
off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear bott struts very weak
Nearside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
rear bott struts very weak
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
drivers inner door handle insecure and hard to open
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
drivers inner door handle insecure and hard to open
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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M498 FGT is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 M498 FGT, 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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M498 FGT is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 February 1995.
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