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H989 GHF

1990 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,894 mi
Last recorded51,894 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 GHF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,894 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to nearside front floorpan area

slight play at nearside front suspension arm bush

Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,537 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body has slight corrosion front valance/wings

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion front valance & both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Both front brake discs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 49,016 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion front valance/cross member & wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Both front brake discs corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end/inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated tight spots felt in joint (BORDERLINE) (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,141 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,043 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,171 miles

Corrosion to both front wings & front valance

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 46,171 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Corrosion to both front wings & front valance

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake warning lamp staying on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 44,978 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,718 miles

Both Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,529 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 39,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,794 miles

nearside outer sill damaged.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 19,315 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,364 miles

n/s/r sill corroded and damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,353 miles

o/s/f tyre worn oninner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,123 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 13,998 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 13,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s outer sill damaged

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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H989 GHF is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 H989 GHF, 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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What year was H989 GHF registered?

H989 GHF is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 1990.

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