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M462 SCJ

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM462 SCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 83,637 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 83,637 miles

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

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

rear brake hoses perished,corrosion to inner sills

Pass 12 May 2009 82,521 miles

corrosion to sills,and steps,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2009 82,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to sills,and steps,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2008 80,828 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills,floorpans

Pass 9 May 2007 79,226 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 79,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills,brake pipes/ferrules,oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 77,140 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills,sill steps,wheel arches,brake pipes,floorpans,o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Apr 2006 77,140 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to inner and outer sills,sill steps,wheel arches,brake pipes,floor pans,o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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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M462 SCJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M462 SCJ, 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 M462 SCJ registered?

M462 SCJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 1995.

Is M462 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M462 SCJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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