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J204 FMY

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,507 mi
Last recorded65,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ204 FMY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,507 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,195 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Damp patch around brake master cylinder ( no leaks apparant )

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,195 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Damp patch around brake master cylinder ( no leaks apparant )

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 58,423 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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,648 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 50,977 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 47,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 45,194 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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J204 FMY is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J204 FMY, 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 J204 FMY registered?

J204 FMY is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J204 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J204 FMY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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