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G143 XDL

1990 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,706 mi
Last recorded52,706 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 XDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,706 miles

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion to both sills

Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion to both sills

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,260 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,044 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 44,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,262 miles

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,240 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,163 miles

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

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

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

front No plate cracked †both front tyres perishing

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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G143 XDL is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G143 XDL, 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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What year was G143 XDL registered?

G143 XDL is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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