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H957 RUY

1990 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,501 mi
Last recorded60,501 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH957 RUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 60,501 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 59,100 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 58,679 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 48,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front slam panel corroded heavily

Offside Rear Inner inner sill area weld repairs and corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer both sill areas weld repairs and corrosion

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2022 47,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front slam panel corroded heavily

Offside Rear Inner inner sill area weld repairs and corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer both sill areas weld repairs and corrosion

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,527 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,017 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 47,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,485 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 46,475 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,802 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 45,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,724 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,084 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 44,081 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corroded nearside front under wind screen

Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,951 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,330 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sump corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,790 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,382 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,370 miles

Front brake imbalance close to limit.

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 40,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,836 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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H957 RUY is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 H957 RUY, 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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H957 RUY is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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