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J160 UNC

1992 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 UNC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,859 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/ front upper sill/ inner sill complete length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 72,859 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inner arch (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/ front upper sill/ inner sill complete length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,556 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank to engine. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank to engine. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion started in general underside of vehicle to include floor pans, inner and outer body sills and chassis legs

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Noise from cambelt/auxiliary belt area

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 72,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread to inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre slight damage to inner inner side

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,774 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 57,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,443 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,106 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 41,106 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,101 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 41,089 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 36,961 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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J160 UNC is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNC, 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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J160 UNC is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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