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F129 SLE

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,432 mi
Last recorded76,432 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 SLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 75,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,272 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,993 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,700 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,333 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight damage to nearside front door

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,383 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,877 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 29 May 2012 56,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 31 May 2011 48,903 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs slightly pitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,837 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs slightly pitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,778 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 42,778 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,525 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,525 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres cracking on inner & outer walls

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,342 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 42,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SLE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F129 SLE, 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 SLE registered?

F129 SLE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F129 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F129 SLE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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