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J160 DCD

1992 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 DCD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,633 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 86,633 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 77,319 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,908 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,054 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 66,054 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,627 miles

spare tyre is flat

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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J160 DCD is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J160 DCD, 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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What year was J160 DCD registered?

J160 DCD is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J160 DCD safe to buy?

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