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H964 FJH

1990 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

91,299 mi
Last recorded91,299 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH964 FJH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2010 91,299 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both Steering Rack Inner Joints Have Freeplay

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 91,114 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Battery insecure

Front fog lights on permanently.

N/S/F alloy wheel badly damaged due to kerbing.

Unable to inspect sills due to plastic side skirts.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,004 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 90,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 84,785 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 1,361 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 96,846 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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H964 FJH is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 H964 FJH, 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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H964 FJH is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 1990.

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