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F143 NFT

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,656 mi
Last recorded46,656 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 NFT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 46,656 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 42,067 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 42,067 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 41,159 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,864 miles

All brake pipes and fuel lines covered in grease

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Where chassis been repaired in past covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2021 40,861 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to front brakes seized on (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

All brake pipes and fuel lines covered in grease

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Where chassis been repaired in past covered in underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,609 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 40,609 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,240 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,240 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,694 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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F143 NFT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F143 NFT, 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 F143 NFT registered?

F143 NFT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 April 1989.

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