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F107 BLS

1989 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,072 mi
Last recorded60,072 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF107 BLS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 60,072 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 60,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing within 30cm of strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear within 30cm of rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 58,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 57,580 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 57,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and end of sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on driveshaft, rigid brake pipe and bodywork (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on rigid brake pipe and bodywork (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,279 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 56,279 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,928 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 54,926 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,628 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 54,625 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,012 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 54,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,640 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

bonnet not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,938 miles

o/s boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on edges

both o/s front and rear tyres worn on inner side walls

oil leak

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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F107 BLS is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F107 BLS, 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 F107 BLS registered?

F107 BLS is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 February 1989.

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