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F129 FUE

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,920 mi
Last recorded2,920 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 FUE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 2,920 miles

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 2,915 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 2,329 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,435 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,818 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 86,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 843,312 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 84,316 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pipes greased.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 69,036 miles

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.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 62,579 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 62,579 miles

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)

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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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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F129 FUE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 1989.

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