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J173 SRP

1993 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,381 mi
Last recorded55,381 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 SRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 55,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 55,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,989 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,537 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 54,171 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 54,171 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 53,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 50,603 miles

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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J173 SRP is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 62,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J173 SRP, 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 33 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J173 SRP registered?

J173 SRP is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is J173 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J173 SRP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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