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J13 XRT

1994 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,052 mi
Last recorded44,052 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta62,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 XRT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 44,052 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 43,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 43,210 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 40,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 40,791 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower cradle mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 34,408 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

horn noise level low

Fail 15 May 2017 34,408 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of vehicle ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.98mm + inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.65mm + heavy inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

horn noise level low

Pass 26 May 2016 25,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak, horn poor

play in steering rack, both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 May 2016 25,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak, horn poor

play in steering rack, both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 May 2015 23,314 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 23,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,607 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,487 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,639 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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J13 XRT is a 1994 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1994 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,394 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 J13 XRT, 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 32 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J13 XRT registered?

J13 XRT is a 1994 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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