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J183 HMU

1992 Ford Fiesta

Maroon Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,808 mi
Last recorded104,808 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 HMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,638 miles

General age related surface corrosion, rear sills.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 104,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

General age related surface corrosion, rear sills.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 104,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General age related surface corrosion, rear sills.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2022 104,107 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Secured using cable tie, have advised presenter. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General age related surface corrosion, rear sills.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 1,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 99,905 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,210 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 9 Oct 2019 97,208 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,836 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,211 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 93,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,544 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 92,544 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine missfire

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,156 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 91,156 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,606 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 86,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre smalldamage

offside front &reartyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,493 miles

nearside rear tyre smalldamage

offside front &reartyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,459 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 83,954 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 83,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J183 HMU is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Maroon with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J183 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.

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J183 HMU is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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