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M521 YWW

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,566 mi
Last recorded60,566 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 YWW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 60,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,043 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,471 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 58,471 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,021 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,369 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 57,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 57,363 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M521 YWW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M521 YWW, 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 M521 YWW registered?

M521 YWW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M521 YWW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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