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L430 JGM

1994 Ford Fiesta Courier

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,561 mi
Last recorded94,561 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Fiesta Courier51,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 JGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta Courier
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corossion to underside

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion underside and previous repairs

exhaust repaired by weld

Fail 15 Jun 2009 89,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion underside and previous repairs

Pass 14 Jun 2008 83,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 83,558 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 79,613 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 79,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 76,958 miles

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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L430 JGM is a 1994 Ford Fiesta Courier in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Fiesta Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.2% with a typical mileage of 51,168 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 L430 JGM, 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 32 years old, this Ford Fiesta Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L430 JGM is a 1994 Ford Fiesta Courier, first registered on 29 January 1994.

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