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G138 DTJ

1990 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

94,966 mi
Last recorded94,966 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 DTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,898 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door mirror cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,120 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside inner cv boot damp

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 92,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

BAD OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside inner cv boot damp

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,098 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 89,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,350 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2011 86,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2010 83,646 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 83,646 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2009 79,867 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,698 miles

Oil leak

dampness around brake master cylider

Fail 28 Mar 2008 77,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

dampness around brake master cylider

Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,523 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 75,523 miles

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

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

slight roughness rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Apr 2006 72,983 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2006 72,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

both rear tyres low on inner edge

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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G138 DTJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 G138 DTJ, 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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G138 DTJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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