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J148 BWC

1992 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,826 mi
Last recorded96,826 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,826 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,826 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,584 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 79,568 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,890 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,320 miles

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

tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2011 72,153 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 71,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 69,613 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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J148 BWC is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J148 BWC, 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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J148 BWC is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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