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G258 EFA

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,963 mi
Last recorded29,963 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 EFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,963 miles

sunstrip on windscreen encroaching on wipers swept area

Fail 12 Apr 2017 29,941 miles

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

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

sunstrip on windscreen encroaching on wipers swept area

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 22,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 227,034 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 227,034 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,158 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,955 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 21,396 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 21,137 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 21,137 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G258 EFA is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 999cc 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 G258 EFA, 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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G258 EFA is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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