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M973 SNP

1995 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 SNP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 81,725 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 15,120 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts to callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

nearside rear footbrake slightly low effort

Pass 15 May 2018 13,799 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 13,234 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears and pipes from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 12,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm

front and rear suspension corroded

nearside front brake flexi hose cracking slightly

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 7,434 miles

dampness around steering rack

vehicle is a kit car (base fiesta)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 7,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

dampness around steering rack

vehicle is a kit car (base fiesta)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 100,759 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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M973 SNP is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M973 SNP, 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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M973 SNP is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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