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F139 FAW

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,408 mi
Last recorded24,408 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF139 FAW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 24,408 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front of n/s sill

n/s/f flexi hose has fluid residue. but no signs of any leak

servo has signs of brake fluid residue. but no leaks showing at time of test

Pass 24 May 2012 24,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,573 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2010 23,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 23,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 22,279 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 21,741 miles

ns front and os rear tyre in poor condion

Pass 16 May 2006 20,811 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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F139 FAW is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F139 FAW, 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 F139 FAW registered?

F139 FAW is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F139 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F139 FAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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