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A4 BLA

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,344 mi
Last recorded63,344 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BLA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2011 63,344 miles

Both front brake disc,s rusted

Both rear tyre side wall,s slightly perished

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,344 miles

Both front brake disc,s rusted

Both rear tyre side wall,s slightly perished

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 53,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,163 miles

Near-side mirror missing

Near-side rear tyre starting to perish on inner side wall

Near-side rear wheel arch starting to rust

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

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

Steering wheel outer caseing starting to become loose

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,102 miles

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

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

steering wheel outer casing loose

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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A4 BLA is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,158 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 A4 BLA, 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 37 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 BLA registered?

A4 BLA is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is A4 BLA safe to buy?

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