1989 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · G810 ALJ
1989 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 73,145 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G810 ALJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 73,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G810 ALJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Fiesta (G810 ALJ) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sills both sides rear (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor seat mount point (7.1.1 ”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
G810 ALJ Mileage History
- 07/05/202272,358 mi
- 26/08/202272,481 mi+123 mi
- 24/08/202373,070 mi+589 mi
- 17/04/202573,145 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 267 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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