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FORD FIESTA1994 · 1.6L PETROL

M855 KAX

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FORD FIESTA (1994, PETROL, 1597cc) — mileage recorded at 64,853. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 27/06/2008
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 21/12/2007
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1597cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is highly uncertain due to a complete lack of data for nearly nineteen years. While the last recorded test passed in June 2007 at 64,853 miles, the vehicle has not undergone an MOT inspection since that date. This significant gap makes it impossible to verify the current mechanical condition or structural integrity of the car. The historical trend ended abruptly, and the final recorded entries indicate a vehicle that was previously struggling with multiple serious structural and mechanical failures before its last recorded pass. The vehicle shows an exceptionally low mileage of 64,853 miles over thirty-two years, averaging just over 2,000 miles per year. However, the record indicates a cluster of 15,000 miles between May 2006 and June 2007, followed by a total cessation of recorded use. This pattern suggests the car likely spent long periods stationary. Low mileage on a vehicle of this age often masks the degradation of rubber components, perished brake seals, and internal corrosion caused by moisture, which can be more detrimental than mechanical wear from high mileage. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The June 2007 failure flagged excessive corrosion on the offside rear suspension mounting and an inadequate repair on the nearside side. These are critical safety concerns that likely deteriorate over two decades of lack of use. The buyer should also inspect the seat belt anchorages for rust and the offside front bonded suspension unit, as these were previously identified as deteriorated or non-functional. The braking system and drivetrain also require rigorous scrutiny. The history shows past issues with uneven brake application, imbalanced axles, and rough wheel bearings. Given the car has not been tested since 2007, there is a high probability of seized calipers, perished brake lines, and degraded wheel bearings. The previous emissions failures in 2007 also suggest engine health issues that would require a modern diagnostic check to ensure the fuel system and sensors remain functional after years of inactivity.

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Full MOT History

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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is highly uncertain due to a complete lack of data for nearly nineteen years. While the last recorded test passed in June 2007 at 64,853 miles, the vehicle has not undergone an MOT inspection since that date. This significant gap makes it impossible to verify the current mechanical condition or structural integrity of the car. The historical trend ended abruptly, and the final recorded entries indicate a vehicle that was previously struggling with multiple serious structural and mechanical failures before its last recorded pass. The vehicle shows an exceptionally low mileage of 64,853 miles over thirty-two years, averaging just over 2,000 miles per year. However, the record indicates a cluster of 15,000 miles between May 2006 and June 2007, followed by a total cessation of recorded use. This pattern suggests the car likely spent long periods stationary. Low mileage on a vehicle of this age often masks the degradation of rubber components, perished brake seals, and internal corrosion caused by moisture, which can be more detrimental than mechanical wear from high mileage. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The June 2007 failure flagged excessive corrosion on the offside rear suspension mounting and an inadequate repair on the nearside side. These are critical safety concerns that likely deteriorate over two decades of lack of use. The buyer should also inspect the seat belt anchorages for rust and the offside front bonded suspension unit, as these were previously identified as deteriorated or non-functional. The braking system and drivetrain also require rigorous scrutiny. The history shows past issues with uneven brake application, imbalanced axles, and rough wheel bearings. Given the car has not been tested since 2007, there is a high probability of seized calipers, perished brake lines, and degraded wheel bearings. The previous emissions failures in 2007 also suggest engine health issues that would require a modern diagnostic check to ensure the fuel system and sensors remain functional after years of inactivity.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Fiesta (M855 KAX) from 1994 show a total of 4 MOT tests between May 2006 and June 2007.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 2 passes and 2 failures recorded. Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 16 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.

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