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M499 AKD

1995 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,864 mi
Last recorded61,864 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 AKD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,864 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,870 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,430 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 48,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling anti roll bar drop link fouling strut in full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure play in lower mounting (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear seat belt missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose retaining clip incorrectly fitted

Nearside wing mirror missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front indicator damaged

battery insecure

bonnet release mechanism damaged

coolant bottle insecure

coolant pipe fouling exhaust

writing on windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2010 38,140 miles

splits in n/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,113 miles

light corrosion on front brake discs, n/s/f lower arm bush split

Fail 22 Jun 2009 38,113 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

light corrosion on front brake discs, n/s/f lower arm bush split

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,728 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s.f wish bone rear bush starting to split

n/s/f worn outer edge

o/s/outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 29,736 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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M499 AKD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M499 AKD, 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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M499 AKD is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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