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L285 RGU

1994 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,613 mi
Last recorded14,613 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta Courier51,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 RGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack n/s+o/s

Pass 13 Sep 2005 8,850 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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L285 RGU is a 1994 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.2% with a typical mileage of 51,168 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L285 RGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L285 RGU registered?

L285 RGU is a 1994 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 11 July 1994.

Is L285 RGU safe to buy?

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