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H938 MDC

1990 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 MDC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,839 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,188 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 84,188 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 74,809 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,970 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 65,970 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,547 miles

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

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

rear seats and seatbelts missing at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2007 59,489 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats and seatbelts missing at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,199 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 51,799 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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H938 MDC is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H938 MDC, 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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H938 MDC is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 1990.

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