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H131 BGX

1991 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Fiesta60,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 BGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,967 miles

Both steering rack end bushes worn

Corrosion started by N/S/R Seat belt mount, In boot

Exhaust a bit noisy

Front brake hoses perishing

N/S headlight aim poor

Play in steering column

Rear coil springs corroding

Scratches in windscreen

Slight earthing faults rear lights

Fail 10 Sep 2011 29,785 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both steering rack end bushes worn

Corrosion started by N/S/R Seat belt mount, In boot

Exhaust a bit noisy

Front brake hoses perishing

N/S headlight aim poor

Play in steering column

Rear coil springs corroding

Scratches in windscreen

Slight earthing faults rear lights

Exhaust Has been rubbing on Fuel Pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2010 120,954 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,943 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 99,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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H131 BGX is a 1991 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 60,274 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 H131 BGX, 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 35 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H131 BGX registered?

H131 BGX is a 1991 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H131 BGX safe to buy?

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