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J185 TFA

1992 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,580 mi
Last recorded21,580 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 TFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all wheel arches corroded

outer sills heavily repaired

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,415 miles

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

metal sections of brake hoses corroding

offside front wing corroded

outer sills heavily corroded and repaired

spring seats corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,189 miles

nearside and offside outer and inner sills heavily repaired and undersealed

nearside rear wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,897 miles

nearside and offside outer sills heavily repaired

Fail 18 Apr 2007 20,882 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill heavily repaired

Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,401 miles

sills heavily corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2006 20,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sills heavily corroded

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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J185 TFA is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J185 TFA, 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 J185 TFA registered?

J185 TFA is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J185 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J185 TFA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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