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F144 BEX

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,873 mi
Last recorded53,873 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 BEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,843 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 53,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,905 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 52,313 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 52,313 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 51,862 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 51,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 51,234 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perrished

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 50,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,302 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

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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F144 BEX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F144 BEX, 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 F144 BEX registered?

F144 BEX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F144 BEX safe to buy?

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