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J149 UFL

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,115 mi
Last recorded23,115 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 UFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 23,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,276 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 19,274 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,960 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 15,851 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

ns & os sill covered with tape

osf seat worn

Fail 5 Mar 2013 15,786 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns & os sill covered with tape

osf seat worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,477 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 12,413 miles

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,609 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 7,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 2,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 99,854 miles

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

both rear tyres showing signs of old age

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades

Fail 4 Mar 2006 97,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r handbrake performance low

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 UFL is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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