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M538 ABP

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

45,241 mi
Last recorded45,241 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 ABP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and chassis section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not with-in percribed area

Offside outer sill corroded but not in a percribed area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear and (0.1 (b))

very bad surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2018 41,758 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,012 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode under body

some brake pipe hidden under heat shielding, unable to fully inspect all pipework

Fail 21 Nov 2016 37,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 37,090 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,920 miles

corrosion starting n/s outer sill. o/s/f tyre nearing limit 155x70x13

Fail 24 Jan 2013 36,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion starting n/s outer sill. o/s/f tyre nearing limit 155x70x13

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,661 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,066 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 32,066 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,573 miles

Slight corrosion in outer sills.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 30,573 miles

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

Slight corrosion in outer sills.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,050 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 29,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,124 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 27,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,281 miles

o/s outer sill and inner sill starting to corrode

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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M538 ABP is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M538 ABP, 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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M538 ABP is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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