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J140 RUR

1992 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

20,313 mi
Last recorded20,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 RUR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 20,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack inner arms

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,840 miles

slight play in rack offside

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 14,773 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in rack offside

Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,827 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 8,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,624 miles

slight corrosion offide trailing arm to chassi area

Fail 17 Jun 2011 3,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion offide trailing arm to chassi area

Pass 18 Jun 2010

DRIVERS MIRROR CRACKED BUT DOES NOT AFFECT REAR VIEW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDITION AND WORN TO LIMIT ON INSIDE OF TREAD

Fail 10 Jun 2010 99,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

DRIVERS MIRROR CRACKED BUT DOES NOT AFFECT REAR VIEW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDITION AND WORN TO LIMIT ON INSIDE OF TREAD

Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,818 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 87,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 82,019 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 18,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,740 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 72,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

nail in tyre

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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J140 RUR is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J140 RUR, 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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J140 RUR is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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