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M517 CEX

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,119 mi
Last recorded30,119 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 CEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,741 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 22,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 13,829 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,447 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 7,437 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 2,921 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,330 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 98,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M517 CEX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M517 CEX, 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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What year was M517 CEX registered?

M517 CEX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M517 CEX safe to buy?

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