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J487 JSU

1992 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,835 mi
Last recorded37,835 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier53,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 JSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 May 2009 37,835 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2008 36,195 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leaks from engine

Fail 13 May 2008

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leaks from engine

Pass 17 Apr 2007 30,704 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 24,910 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta Courier?

Based on 148,052 MOT tests across 21,816 vehicles.

60.4%
Pass Rate
5,634
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
21,816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17,433
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,812
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,940
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,157
Registration plate lamp not working 10,452
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J487 JSU is a 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.5% with a typical mileage of 53,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J487 JSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J487 JSU registered?

J487 JSU is a 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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