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C292 JAM

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,154 mi
Last recorded10,154 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC292 JAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 10,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 9,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 9,670 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly pearished

Pass 6 Jun 2018 9,551 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 8,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 8,801 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 8,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 8,333 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 5,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 4,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 4,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 4,118 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 3,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,245 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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C292 JAM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C292 JAM, 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 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C292 JAM registered?

C292 JAM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is C292 JAM safe to buy?

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