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F126 XGL

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,519 mi
Last recorded69,519 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 XGL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,519 miles

N/S Wing mirror glass cracked

N/S/R and O/S/R Outer cills rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Tape on the N/S and O/S/R wheel arches

Fail 3 Aug 2010 69,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Wing mirror glass cracked

N/S/R and O/S/R Outer cills rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Tape on the N/S and O/S/R wheel arches

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,909 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 66,763 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre rear lap belt hidden/missing unable to test

Engine oil leaks

N/S/R and O/S/R wheel arch's fibre-glassed repaired unable to inspect corrosion/damage

Underside vehicle dirty

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,768 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,725 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,232 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 63,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,967 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 60,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F126 XGL is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F126 XGL, 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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F126 XGL is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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