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M242 RKL

1995 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,208 mi
Last recorded85,208 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 RKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,208 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 85,208 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,087 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 83,087 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,888 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 79,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,384 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 66,990 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 66,990 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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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M242 RKL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 M242 RKL, 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 RKL registered?

M242 RKL is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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