MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has small leak along few joints in system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat not folding to allow access to the rear
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing has hole in but has been patched from other side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting fully (7.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Loose bolt (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has small leak along few joints in system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat not folding to allow access to the rear
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing has hole in but has been patched from other side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nail in offside front tyre
all brake pipes & fuel lines heavily coated so unable to check thoroughly
nearside front tyre has slight cutting to outside wall
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside front tyre
all brake pipes & fuel lines heavily coated so unable to check thoroughly
nearside front tyre has slight cutting to outside wall
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pipes greased.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pipes greased.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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F129 FUE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 F129 FUE, 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 F129 FUE registered?
F129 FUE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 1989.
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