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M497 LLJ

1995 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Fiesta62,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 LLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,926 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 74,516 miles

20 spots bof corrosion see block plan

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,516 miles

20 spots bof corrosion see block plan

Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,948 miles

Alternator warning light staying on

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion in N/S rear wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 68,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Alternator warning light staying on

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion in N/S rear wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 66,462 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 66,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 62,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight corrosion to front panel

spare tyre bald

Pass 21 Dec 2005 59,220 miles

PREVIOUS ADVISE NOTE APPLIES (004 REPLACED)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 59,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING OFFSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE CRACKED WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M497 LLJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc 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 M497 LLJ, 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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M497 LLJ is a 1995 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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