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J142 NFH

1992 Ford Fiest

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

14,693 mi
Last recorded14,693 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiest59,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 NFH
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2008 14,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,251 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 8,201 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2006 2,955 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 2,955 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 2,859 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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J142 NFH is a 1992 Ford Fiest in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 59,029 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 Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J142 NFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J142 NFH is a 1992 Ford Fiest, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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