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M181 LAX

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,378 mi
Last recorded62,378 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 LAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,378 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside floor area corroded around front subframe

offside outer cill area corroded

offside over rear axle area corroded

offside rear lamp cracked at base

Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside floor area corroded around front subframe

offside outer cill area corroded

offside over rear axle area corroded

offside rear lamp cracked at base

Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,290 miles

n/s/r light unit cracked †n/s/f-o/s/f inner sills corroded/peeling around subframe mountings †handbrake cable corroded badly †long h/brake travel †n/s/f floor pan corroded †n/s and o/s outer sills corroded/peeling along length †

Fail 24 Oct 2006 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r light unit cracked †n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills corroded/peeling around subframe mountings †handbrake cable badly corroded †long h/brake travel †n/s/f floor pan corroded

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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M181 LAX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M181 LAX, 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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What year was M181 LAX registered?

M181 LAX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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