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M240 URX

1995 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,706 mi
Last recorded72,706 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 URX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,706 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,485 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,725 miles

nearside rear coil spring is rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,725 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring is rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,978 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 58,915 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,097 miles

knocking and slight play in steering. poss steering rack?

nearside front body has slight currosion.

offside rear valance body has slight currosion.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 52,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

knocking and slight paly from steering rack.

o/s/r valance body has slight currosion.

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,964 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 46,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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M240 URX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M240 URX, 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 M240 URX registered?

M240 URX is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M240 URX safe to buy?

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