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J300 LJC

1993 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,034 mi
Last recorded71,034 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Fiesta62,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 LJC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,034 miles

condition of front pads and discs

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2007 71,016 miles

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

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

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

condition of front pads and discs

screw in n/s/r tyre

wheel alignment

Pass 25 Oct 2006 66,006 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front chassis rails corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2006 65,845 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front chassis rails corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2005 61,542 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 61,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advanced corrosion to various testable & non testable areas of vehicle stucture

pitting & corrosion to offside front 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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J300 LJC is a 1993 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J300 LJC, 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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J300 LJC is a 1993 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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