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F131 TME

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,735 mi
Last recorded57,735 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 TME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 57,735 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 57,692 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,590 miles

no rear seats fitted or rear seat belts

Pass 10 Mar 2012 14,156 miles

no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front no. plate cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2011 9,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

front no. plate cracked

n/s handbrake cable outer broken and collapsing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,045 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 104,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension too hard

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,880 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 93,862 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Outer Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 2,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 89,205 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2005 89,205 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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F131 TME is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 F131 TME, 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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F131 TME is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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