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M185 KTX

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,320 mi
Last recorded14,320 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 KTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,320 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake performance lower than offside

offside and nearside rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 6 Feb 2008 9,640 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnet release catch insecure

brake hoses perishing

condensation in o/s headlamp

engine vaccumn pipe split(under coil)

o/s/r arch corroding

slight play n/s rack end

surface corrosion on front and n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 25 Jan 2008 9,639 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnet release catch insecure

brake hoses perishing

condensation in o/s headlamp

engine vaccumn pipe split(under coil)

o/s/r arch corroding

slight play n/s rack end

surface corrosion on front and n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 9 Nov 2007 9,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body corrosion o/s/r

bonnet release handle insecure

hazzard switch cover insecure

limited reserve hand brake travel

o/s/r floor corroded

slight play rack n/s

Pass 31 Oct 2006 2,444 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 2,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 94,320 miles

general surface rust under vehicle †slight play in rack

Fail 28 Oct 2005 94,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

general surface rust under vehicle

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 KTX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M185 KTX, 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 KTX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 1995.

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