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J163 HMU

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,484 mi
Last recorded55,484 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 HMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,316 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,437 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,623 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,472 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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J163 HMU is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J163 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J163 HMU?

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What year was J163 HMU registered?

J163 HMU is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J163 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J163 HMU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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