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F128 COM

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,752 mi
Last recorded86,752 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF128 COM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,752 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 86,079 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,974 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 82,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,266 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 82,264 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 82,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 82,194 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,877 miles

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,849 miles

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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,806 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front floor corroded

underside of car corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,786 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front floor pans corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,693 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,961 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 79,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 79,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,891 miles

corrosion on n/s sill & floor to sill

o/s/f tyre wear low 1.6mm BORDERLINE

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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F128 COM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F128 COM, 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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F128 COM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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