1995 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · M257 LDU
1995 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 76,546 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1597cc
M257 LDU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2007
- 76,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M257 LDU Mileage History
- 09/11/200569,250 mi
- 10/11/200569,250 mi
- 10/11/200569,255 mi+5 mi
- 21/11/200673,731 mi+4,476 mi
- 23/11/200673,731 mi
- 01/11/200776,468 mi+2,737 mi
- 13/11/200776,546 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 3,631 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
M257 LDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Fiesta (M257 LDU) between November 2005 and November 2007.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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