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M242 AOW

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,709 mi
Last recorded42,709 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 AOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 42,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,432 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,410 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,075 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,346 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 17,346 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,468 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,485 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,555 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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M242 AOW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M242 AOW, 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 M242 AOW registered?

M242 AOW is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M242 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 AOW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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