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G156 ABJ

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,704 mi
Last recorded94,704 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 ABJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 94,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 93,902 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 93,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,929 miles

N/S door mirror slightly damaged

O/S/F indicator lens slightly damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in O/S track rod

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,160 miles

N/S door mirror slightly damaged

N/S wiper blade split

O/S/F indicator lens damaged

Slight oil leak

Slight play in O/S track rod

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s wiper blade split, still clears the screen ok

o/s front indicator lense is damaged but does not show white light to the front

slight engine oil leak

slight play in o/s inner steering arm joint

Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,709 miles

O/S/F indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Wiper blades split

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,501 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in o/s tie rod

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,622 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,344 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,374 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust on n/s outer sill

Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,411 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 57,401 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,462 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 54,454 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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G156 ABJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G156 ABJ, 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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G156 ABJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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