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J18 RSF

1994 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,861 mi
Last recorded33,861 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta62,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 RSF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 33,861 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 33,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2024 33,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2024 33,830 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 33,581 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 33,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,349 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 32,332 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J18 RSF is a 1994 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,394 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 J18 RSF, 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 32 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J18 RSF registered?

J18 RSF is a 1994 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 1994.

Is J18 RSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 RSF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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