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A289 XBO

1984 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,197 mi
Last recorded41,197 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA289 XBO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2012 41,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 35,970 miles

starting to corrode round top of front shock absorbers

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2008 33,666 miles

corrosion round battery tray

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight corrosion around n/s/f shock in engine bay

slight corrosion around o/s/f shock in engine bay

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,269 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

o/s/r wheel slightly binding but can be spun to check wheel bearing

slight corrosion starting by the battery tray

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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A289 XBO is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A289 XBO, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A289 XBO registered?

A289 XBO is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 1984.

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