MOT Status
ValidMileage
57,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
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))
no rear seats fitted or rear seat belts
no rear seats or rear seat belts fitted
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
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension too hard
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)
non obligatory mirror damaged
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was F131 TME registered?
F131 TME is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 1989.
Is F131 TME safe to buy?
The MOT history for F131 TME shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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