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G235 ALU

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,339 mi
Last recorded62,339 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 ALU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 62,339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 62,339 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

aftermarket back box exhaust fitted

bodykit fitted,unable to check outer sills correctly without removal off kit

engine noise evident

near side rear parking brake reading slightly lower than off side rear

radiator weaping

slight chip in front screen

slight cut to off side rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 56,061 miles

o/s and n/s front floor pans to outter cills corroded, but no holes found

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in windscreen a zone and near limit

Fail 8 Jul 2011 56,061 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front floor pans to outter cills corroded, but no holes found

o/s rear tyre tread starting to get low

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in windscreen a zone and near limit

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhaust joints blowing

exhaust blow around manifold area

o/s and n/s front brake discs starting to discolour

o/s and n/s front floor pans to cill corroded and damaged, but no holes found

o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly surging

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers have rub marks, but tyres not rubbing at time of test

o/s and n/s rear tyres running very close to spring cups

oil leak of engine

oil leaking down o/s front suspension arm and getting very near brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhaust joints blowing

exhaust blow around manifold area

o/s and n/s front brake discs starting to discolour

o/s and n/s front floor pans to cill corroded and damaged, but no holes found

o/s and n/s rear brakes slightly surging

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers have rub marks, but tyres not rubbing at time of test

o/s and n/s rear tyres running very close to spring cups

oil leak of engine

oil leaking down o/s front suspension arm and getting very near brakes

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,370 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,330 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,563 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,535 miles

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

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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G235 ALU is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G235 ALU, 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 G235 ALU registered?

G235 ALU is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G235 ALU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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