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F3 CSY

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,034 mi
Last recorded80,034 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 CSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 80,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 80,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 80,036 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,034 miles

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,179 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,989 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,374 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,824 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroded/poor

n/s/r foot/handbrakes poor

o/s/r earth fault,o/s/f side dim

oil pressure light on

sills/floor corrosion

struggled with emissions test

top column play

wipers smearing

n/s/f balljoint noisy/seizing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroded/poor

n/s/r foot/handbrakes poor

o/s/r earth fault,o/s/f side dim

oil pressure light on

sills/floor corrosion

struggled with emissions test

top column play

wipers smearing

n/s/f balljoint noisy/seizing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,606 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 55,606 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,106 miles

gearbox leak

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,459 miles

front brakes imbalanced.

n/s/f indicator lense damaged.

reverse light comes on when in park

Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

front brakes imbalanced.

n/s/f indicator lense damaged.

noise from rear brakes.

reverse light comes on when in park

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 32,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F3 CSY is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 61,408 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 F3 CSY, 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 34 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F3 CSY registered?

F3 CSY is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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