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G147 WTR

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 WTR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,949 miles

Brake pedal travel noted but not considered excessive

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Radiator in very poor condition noted

Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pedal travel noted but not considered excessive

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Radiator in very poor condition noted

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,902 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 88,839 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2007 88,837 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2006 85,787 miles

1/ N/s/f susp mtg area slight corrosion. 2/ Tyres supplied by owner to fit to front different size to tyres on rear. 3/ Centre exh rubber mtg weak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,787 miles

1/ N/s/f susp mtg area slight corrosion. 2/ Tyres supplied by owner to fit to front different size to tyres on rear. 3/ Centre exh rubber mtg weak.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 85,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G147 WTR is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G147 WTR, 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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G147 WTR is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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