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J446 VTX

1992 Ford Fiest

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,454 mi
Last recorded51,454 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiest59,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ446 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 51,454 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 84,247 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 84,247 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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J446 VTX is a 1992 Ford Fiest in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiest models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 59,029 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J446 VTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Fiest is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J446 VTX registered?

J446 VTX is a 1992 Ford Fiest, first registered on 23 June 1992.

Is J446 VTX safe to buy?

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