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M540 DEG

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,350 mi
Last recorded52,350 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 DEG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low visible tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low visible tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Sureface corrosion to both inner rear sills

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,883 miles

Rear exhaust minor leak

leak of oil from sump pan

various points of the underside of vehicle has corrosion set in but meets test standards

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,836 miles

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

Rear exhaust minor leak

leak of oil from sump pan

various points of the underside of vehicle has corrosion set in but meets test standards

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,664 miles

o/s rear of front too rears brake pipe is corroded

rear silencer has a blow of exhaust gases.

rocker cover has a slight oil leak.

sump appears to have slight oil leak and is corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,627 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings area in front of fuel tank. (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s rear of front too rears brake pipe is corroded

rear silencer has a blow of exhaust gases.

rocker cover has a slight oil leak.

sump appears to have slight oil leak and is corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,545 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 48,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,439 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 47,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 45,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,681 miles

rear tyres getting low in tread

rusting n/s/f brake pipe

rusting rear brake pipes

wiper blades in poor condition but still clear screen

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 43,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,216 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,661 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,661 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,630 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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M540 DEG is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M540 DEG, 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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M540 DEG is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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