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G131 XMF

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,214 mi
Last recorded74,214 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG131 XMF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

nearside front lower wing corroded/deteriorated

underside of car has some corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2026 74,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

nearside front lower wing corroded/deteriorated

underside of car has some corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,975 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 71,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,563 miles

o/s inner sill started to corrode.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 69,792 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,903 miles

rear exhaust getting weak.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,246 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 56,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,186 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 39,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,232 miles

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres starting to perish

engine oil leak

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,733 miles

n/s/f mirror glass

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,661 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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G131 XMF is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 57,824 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 G131 XMF, 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 36 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G131 XMF is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G131 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G131 XMF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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