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M237 LAX

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

18,873 mi
Last recorded18,873 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 LAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2008 18,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,995 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 9,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 9,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion on both front chassis legs

corrosion on both sills

corrosion on n/s and o/s front suspension mounting areas

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear suspension mounting areas

Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,052 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 7,052 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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M237 LAX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M237 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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M237 LAX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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