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G142 TNJ

1990 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

11,318 mi
Last recorded11,318 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 TNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 11,318 miles

all over general corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2020 11,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all over general corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 10,439 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 10,439 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor, seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 9,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 9,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 9,008 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 9,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 7,809 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 7,804 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced inner sill (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 6,633 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 6,629 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 5,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 5,242 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 3,973 miles

Offside and nearside front sill and floor planel is corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 2,542 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 2,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 1,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,538 miles

offside front headlamp glass missing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 99,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front headlamp glass missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,617 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 4,743 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 4,743 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 93,388 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 93,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 91,982 miles

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

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

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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G142 TNJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 G142 TNJ, 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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G142 TNJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 1990.

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