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H971 WNJ

1990 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,641 mi
Last recorded27,641 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 WNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 27,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

footbrake travel

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

rear valance corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 27,638 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust det

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

rear valance behind bumper corroded

slight foorbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2024 27,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

slight handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,633 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to steering/ suspension components

sllght footbrake travel

Fail 9 Feb 2023 27,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2022 27,615 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust det

front exhaust mount det

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 27,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

slight foot brake travel

Pass 12 Feb 2020 27,608 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all steering/suspension/brake components

exhaust corroded

footbrake travel

front exhaust det

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corossion to steering/supsension components

exhaust corroded

exhaust det

footbrake travel

front exhaust det

parking brake travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 27,598 miles

Nearside front floor corroded slightly

Offside outer sill corroded slightly/sill covers fitted

brake pedal has slight travel

off side front floor corroded slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,591 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,582 miles

Front floors corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 26,874 miles

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

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

front panel corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,701 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 25,110 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 25,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

floor holed by corrosion at drivers seat front mounting

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 24,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

parking brake only just made performance requirements 17%

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lower rear section of nearside front wing corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2008 23,933 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lower rear section of nearside front wing corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,251 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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H971 WNJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H971 WNJ, 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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H971 WNJ is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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