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M527 ARV

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM527 ARV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2013 99,206 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leaks

rust & corrosion in various places

slight ex. leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,721 miles

front pads low

rust, corrosion and welded patches

Fail 15 Mar 2012 97,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

front pads low

rust, corrosion and welded patches

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,291 miles

rack damp

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,171 miles

rust & corrosion & welded plates in various places & some brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2010 92,169 miles

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

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

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

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

rust & corrosion & welded plates in various places & some brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,469 miles

minor exhaust leaks

rust, corrosion & welded patches

slight run-out nearside front

Fail 4 Mar 2009 89,469 miles

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

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

minor exhaust leaks

rust, corrosion & welded patches

slight run-out nearside front

Pass 11 Mar 2008 87,126 miles

f.pads low

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 11 Mar 2008 87,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

f.pads low

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,132 miles

power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 16 Mar 2007 85,132 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Mar 2006 81,302 miles

n/s lower arm bush starting to split away

oil leak

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 20 Mar 2006 81,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s lower arm bush starting to split away

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

rear wiper blade needed

rust & corrosion in various places

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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M527 ARV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M527 ARV, 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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M527 ARV is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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