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M538 YTW

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,570 mi
Last recorded82,570 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 YTW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 82,570 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 82,568 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Oct 2005 81,125 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 81,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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 YTW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M538 YTW, 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 M538 YTW registered?

M538 YTW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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