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M480 XAK

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM480 XAK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2009 80,631 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper split on end

repairs to floor under drivers seat

sump corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,631 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s wiper split on end

repairs to floor under drivers seat

sump corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,480 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sills floor chassi been heaely blacked unable to see any general metal fatige which may be suspect ADVISE ONLY

Fail 13 Aug 2008 74,479 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sills floor chassi been heaely blacked unable to see any general metal fatige which may be suspect ADVISE ONLY

Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 62,985 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 62,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside 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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M480 XAK is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M480 XAK, 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 M480 XAK registered?

M480 XAK is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M480 XAK safe to buy?

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