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J149 SGS

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,987 mi
Last recorded25,987 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 SGS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 25,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 25,946 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 25,251 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 24,170 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 23,755 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 23,651 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,034 miles

Engine is from a newer vehicle.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,782 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 21,782 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 77,594 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,248 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 72,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insecure

filler in front outer sill and in both front floor pans checked with magnet both seam good

passengers side front door needs to be slamed to shut

spare wheel missing and carrier not secure

Fail 21 Jul 2006 72,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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J149 SGS is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J149 SGS, 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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J149 SGS is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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