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M252 RRS

1995 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 RRS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 98,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017
Pass 23 Mar 2006 98,149 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 98,125 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

14" STEEL WHEELS ON FRONT 16"ALLOYS ON REAR .

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Sep 2005 98,099 miles

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front doors not opening from outside due to body work modification

both front seats not tilting forward

bottom sec tion of rear seat insecure.

fuel pipes corroded

live wires under bonnet loose and insecure

nearside front floor and both rear chassis legs corroded within 30 cms of suspension mountings

offside outer cv boot perished

oil leak

oil leaks

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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M252 RRS is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M252 RRS, 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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M252 RRS is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 January 1995.

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