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M538 FGN

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,400 mi
Last recorded43,400 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 FGN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,400 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 43,400 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 42,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in both front headlamps

water in nearside front indicator lamp

Fail 26 Jul 2008 41,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both registration plates discoloured

Pass 26 Jul 2008 41,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both registration plates discoloured

Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 37,433 miles

STONE CHIP ON NEAR SIDE HEADLAMP AND SLIGHT CONDENSATION BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN

Fail 18 Jun 2005 37,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 FGN is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 1995.

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