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L117 JGM

1994 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,568 mi
Last recorded62,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta62,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 JGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front panel showing signs of corrosion

o/s & n/s outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

slight movement detected in upper steering column

Fail 16 Jul 2008 62,568 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front panel showing signs of corrosion

o/s & n/s outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2007 60,680 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,459 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear panels

n/s/f brake pipe surface corroded

surface corrosion to: both sides inner/outer sills, floorpans and rear chassis rails

Fail 25 Jul 2005 55,454 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear panels have heavy surface corrosion

heavy surface corrosion to both sides rear chassis

surface corrosion to both front and rear floorpans both sides

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills

surface corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

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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L117 JGM is a 1994 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,394 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 L117 JGM, 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 32 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L117 JGM is a 1994 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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