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M540 XSX

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,362 mi
Last recorded36,362 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,362 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water gaining ingress (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorbers casings corroding

engine sump corroding badly

n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroding

underside of the vehicle corrosion and many welding repairs in prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jun 2017 36,359 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water gaining ingress (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorbers casings corroding

engine sump corroding badly

n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroding

underside of the vehicle corrosion and many welding repairs in prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,563 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 34,624 miles

both headlamps water gaining ingress

engine oil sump corroding

front brake pipes,where they join the flex hoses,corroding

fuel tank entry pipe corroding

o/s/s rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

Fail 28 May 2015 34,624 miles

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

both headlamps water gaining ingress

engine oil sump corroding

front brake pipes,where they join the flex hoses,corroding

fuel tank entry pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

o/s/s rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 33,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn low off the outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,833 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low off the outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,358 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,171 miles

front brake pipes corroding where they join the flex hoses

fuel tank return neck corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2012 30,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroding where they join the flex hoses

fuel tank return neck corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,801 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 25,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,213 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,051 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 XSX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M540 XSX, 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 XSX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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