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M498 FGT

1995 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

48,606 mi
Last recorded48,606 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 FGT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 48,606 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 48,404 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 48,404 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,352 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,994 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,994 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,743 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 46,743 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,441 miles

off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2013 44,441 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 41,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

rear bott struts very weak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 39,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,406 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,250 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,958 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 38,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,929 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,162 miles

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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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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