Ford Fiesta (1995)
1995 Ford Fiesta
CarHunch analysed 88,952 real MOT records for the 1995 Ford Fiesta. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Ford Fiesta passes its MOT first time in just 61.3% of cases—significantly below the UK average of 80%—which means you're looking at a coin-flip on whether it'll sail through without work needed. Dangerous defects have shown up in 13.4% of these vehicles, a moderate concern worth taking seriously during a pre-purchase inspection.
At an average mileage of around 60,500 miles, these nearly 30-year-old Fiestas are running relatively low, but they're still racking up nearly 2 failures and 5.5 advisories per test on average, pointing to age-related wear on electrics, exhaust systems, and suspension rather than abuse. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, emissions, and structural rust—don't rely on an MOT pass alone to tell you it's sound.
What to check before buying a 1995 Ford Fiesta
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (87%) | 77,315 | 61.3% | 2 |
| Diesel (13%) | 11,632 | 61.6% | 1.66 |
| Electric (0%) | 2 | 63.9% | 1.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 57.1% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Ford Fiesta vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Ford Fiesta vehicles fall between 47,927 and 77,749 miles.
1995 Ford Fiesta — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 232 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Ford Fiesta
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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32%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.1%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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30.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.7%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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27.9%
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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25.3%
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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24.3%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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