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M518 BBP

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,215 mi
Last recorded44,215 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 BBP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,215 miles

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight blows at exhaust joints

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

Wet at time of test

Fail 2 Nov 2007 42,381 miles

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,374 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis sections near axle mounting points.

Exhaust front section corroded/pin-holed.Advise replacement as soon as possible.

Handbrake cables corroded.

Interior rear view mirror poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 34,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis sections near rear axle mounting points.

Exhaust front pipe pin-holed/corroded.Advise replacement.

Front nearside and front offside indicators slightly discoloured.

Handbrake cables corroded.

Interior rear view mirror poor condition.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside and offside outer CV boots deteriorated/perished.

Nearside and offside outer CV joints slightly worn.

Nearside front and offside front outer CV boots deteriorated/perished.

Nearside front road spring corroded.

Nearside rear and offside rear flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated/perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M518 BBP is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M518 BBP, 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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M518 BBP is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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