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F109 MCD

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,797 mi
Last recorded34,797 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 MCD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2009 34,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 23,501 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal antislip worn on one side

clonking noise from inside steering columb

Fail 31 Jan 2006 17,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

brake pedal antislip is worn on one side

clonking noise from steering columb

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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F109 MCD is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F109 MCD, 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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F109 MCD is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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