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J948 XJN

1992 Ford Fiesta Courier

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,096 mi
Last recorded68,096 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier53,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 XJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 68,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,110 miles

Corrosion to both sides rear floor, not prescribed areas

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion to both sides rear floor, not prescribed areas

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,150 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,038 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 49,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,109 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,589 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,627 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,992 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,425 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear crossmember box section holed by corrosion

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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J948 XJN is a 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J948 XJN, 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 J948 XJN registered?

J948 XJN is a 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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