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F151 RBY

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 RBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,151 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 79,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 79,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 78,162 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing top (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 76,697 miles

o/s/f floor starting to corrod

Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,263 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 74,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,091 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,389 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,368 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 39,325 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,144 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 36,144 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,763 miles

Engine oil switch leaking oil

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

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrod

Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f chassis starting to corroad

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,244 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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F151 RBY is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F151 RBY, 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 F151 RBY registered?

F151 RBY is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F151 RBY safe to buy?

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