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M185 JTX

1995 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,753 mi
Last recorded47,753 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 JTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 47,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,728 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2013 42,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,258 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

There are multiple cuts to the tread on the offside rear tyre.

There are multiple gouges in the sidewall of the nearside front tyre.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 37,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

There are multiple cuts to the tread on the offside rear tyre.

There are multiple gouges in the sidewall of the nearside front tyre.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,266 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

The nearside front has signs of excessive wear.

The offside rear tyre has cuts in its outer edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,808 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 21,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,845 miles

at time of retest vehicle has 15in wheels on front and 17in on rear

Fail 7 Aug 2007 66,834 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,352 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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M185 JTX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M185 JTX, 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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M185 JTX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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