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K496 JMX

1992 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

69,552 mi
Last recorded69,552 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Fiesta61,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 JMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,125 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 64,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,384 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2012 51,881 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 51,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,033 miles

O/S/R seatbelt not tested due to child seat.

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

Slight misting of brake fluid from around end of master cylinder no signs of major leaks when presented, possible spillage?

one jet blocked on N/S washer still clears screen.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

O/S/R seatbelt not tested due to child seat.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Slight misting of brake fluid from around end of master cylinder no signs of major leaks when presented, possible spillage?

one jet blocked on N/S washer still clears screen.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,961 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 37,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

FRONT DISCS WORN AND LIPPED = CHECK MINIMUM THICKNESS

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,600 miles

Corrosion on both lower front chassis rails

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on front floor pan nearside and offside

nearside tyre perrished

offside rear tyre 3mm and perrished

Fail 8 Oct 2009 33,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on both lower front chassis rails

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on front floor pan nearside and offside

nearside tyre perrished

offside rear tyre 3mm and perrished

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,222 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 30,222 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,331 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,196 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 26,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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K496 JMX is a 1992 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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 K496 JMX, 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 K496 JMX registered?

K496 JMX is a 1992 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 October 1992.

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