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H966 GJO

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,346 mi
Last recorded68,346 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH966 GJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,346 miles

Coil springs corroded

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes corroded

Metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre right on legal limit

Offside door stiff

Rear strut top mounts corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 68,233 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coil springs corroded

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipes corroded

Metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre right on legal limit

Offside door stiff

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

Rear strut top mounts corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,820 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,664 miles

Center/rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Metal brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear service brake slightly down on RBT

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

Slight play in offside front lower balljoint

Fail 22 Jan 2009 47,578 miles

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

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

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

Centre/rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorateed

Metal fuel pipes and brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear service brake slightly down on RBT

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

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

Slight play in offside front lower balljoint

Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,566 miles

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,566 miles

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

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,364 miles

as per vt32 issued 11.44 25/10/2006

Fail 25 Oct 2006 28,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

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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H966 GJO is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H966 GJO, 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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H966 GJO is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 1990.

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