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H872 CHR

1990 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

29,991 mi
Last recorded29,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 CHR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 29,991 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Offside Front Sill Damaged

Fail 12 May 2025 29,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working All off side not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Both inner sills corroded

Offside Front Sill Damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2023 29,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 29,918 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 29,918 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 29,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 29,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill) (previous repair not a continuous weld around complete plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped connection with brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported pipe not secured to body (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill) (previous repair not a continuous weld around complete plate (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,870 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 26,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 26,844 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 26,834 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s front end sill panel loose

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,345 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

both anti roll bar links touching shocks on full lock

both sills showing signs of corrosion

metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 15,556 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 15,556 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,675 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 12,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

slight play to offside front track rod end

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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H872 CHR is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H872 CHR, 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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H872 CHR is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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