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F140 PTM

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,464 mi
Last recorded46,464 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 PTM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare wheel is missing

Fail 17 Jun 2015 46,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Spare wheel is missing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,732 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,042 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 27,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,689 miles

both rear tyres have some side wall cracking but not dangerous at this time

Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,221 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 17,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,003 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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F140 PTM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F140 PTM, 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 F140 PTM registered?

F140 PTM is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 July 1989.

Is F140 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F140 PTM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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