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F137 SJM

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,957 mi
Last recorded35,957 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 SJM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,957 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2025 35,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 35,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 35,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,236 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,629 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 30,628 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle overheating

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,898 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,861 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 29,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 28,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,101 miles

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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F137 SJM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F137 SJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F137 SJM registered?

F137 SJM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is F137 SJM safe to buy?

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