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J966 UJM

1992 Ford Fiesta Courier

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

64,599 mi
Last recorded64,599 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier53,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 UJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2010 64,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front panel not connected to chassis

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front panel not connected to chassis

Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 50,251 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front valance corroded through

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2007 49,765 miles

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

CORROSION FERRULES

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NOISE REAR BRAKES

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion sills floor front x member+ under body

screen blown /2no plates det

Fail 13 Nov 2007 49,765 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

CORROSION FERRULES

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NOISE REAR BRAKES

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion sills floor front x member+ under body

screen blown /2no plates det

Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,361 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 49,361 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

screen blown †r/no plated det †corrosion f/floor † "" f valance †

Pass 2 Nov 2005 48,417 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 48,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate det n/s/r lens cracked play shocker glands corrsion o/s/f floor

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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J966 UJM is a 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J966 UJM, 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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J966 UJM is a 1992 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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