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F104 TBF

1989 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,268 mi
Last recorded35,268 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF104 TBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,268 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,861 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 32,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 29,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,882 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 28,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both sills replaced

flexy hoses surface perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,879 miles

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Jan 2011 28,879 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,569 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 28,569 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F104 TBF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F104 TBF, 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 F104 TBF registered?

F104 TBF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F104 TBF safe to buy?

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