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F117 TOT

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,819 mi
Last recorded95,819 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 TOT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2009 95,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE UNDERINFLATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION AND SPLIT BUT STILL CLEARS WINDSCREEN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 95,815 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,794 miles

All wiper rubbers split but clearing the screen ok

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Several rust spots under vehicle and around wheel arches but no holes present

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 95,785 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All wiper rubbers split but clearing the screen ok

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Several rust spots under vehicle and around wheel arches but no holes present

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 935,425 miles

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

underneath has corrsion but not excessive

Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,032 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 91,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak from rear of engine

rear brake pipes corroded

vehicle suffering from surface rust all over vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2006 86,667 miles

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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F117 TOT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F117 TOT, 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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F117 TOT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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