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M52 YVW

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

19,707 mi
Last recorded19,707 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 YVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 19,707 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 19,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 19,704 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill b post area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 19,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 19,700 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 19,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 19,693 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 19,692 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 19,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 19,686 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 19,686 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 19,077 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 19,072 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,971 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,776 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 18,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,552 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 18,552 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,693 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,166 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,274 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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M52 YVW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M52 YVW, 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 M52 YVW registered?

M52 YVW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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