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G173 MPW

1990 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,072 mi
Last recorded16,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 MPW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,446 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2014 66,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,924 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 61,924 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,097 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,265 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,265 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,652 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,042 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 47,038 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,413 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 45,037 miles

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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G173 MPW is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G173 MPW, 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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G173 MPW is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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