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H18 SPJ

1992 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,037 mi
Last recorded39,037 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 SPJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 39,037 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty tell tale inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 39,003 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Hazard warning switch faulty tell tale inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 34,765 miles

Front hazard tell tale not illuminating

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 34,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front hazard tell tale not illuminating

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 30,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 30,028 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front&rear(spacing) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,420 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 26,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 24,722 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 24,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 23,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 23,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,198 miles

both rear lower outer wheel arches rusting

Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,078 miles

under side rusting

Fail 13 Apr 2017 23,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,979 miles

underside rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,785 miles

underside getting rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2015 22,785 miles

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

underside getting rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,509 miles

underside getting rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,840 miles

offside +nearside rear sills getting weak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,580 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,366 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,619 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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H18 SPJ is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H18 SPJ, 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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H18 SPJ is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 1992.

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