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M488 YCR

1995 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,974 mi
Last recorded65,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 YCR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,974 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack damp with oil

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,401 miles

Vehicle getting rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,401 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle getting rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,629 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear valances corroded

both front brake pipes corroding

both front to rear inner sills corroding

both rear brake pipes and hoses deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Oil leak

both front and rear valances corroded

both front brake pipes corroding

both front to rear inner sills corroding

both rear brake pipes and hoses deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,524 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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M488 YCR is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M488 YCR, 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 M488 YCR registered?

M488 YCR is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 1995.

Is M488 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 YCR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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