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E793 ERB

1990 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,734 mi
Last recorded15,734 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Fiesta57,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE793 ERB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 15,734 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 15,714 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened various areas of boot floor (marked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret section under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 15,640 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,562 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 10,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

floor in near side boot holed with in 30 cm of †roll bar mount †

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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E793 ERB is a 1990 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E793 ERB, 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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E793 ERB is a 1990 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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