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F157 TJF

1989 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,489 mi
Last recorded88,489 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 TJF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,725 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,078 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 80,078 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of corrosion to both sills

Signs of corrosion to floor

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,033 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of corrosion to both sills

Signs of corrosion to floor

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Signs of corrosion to sills

Signs of corrosion to underfloor

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Signs of corrosion to N/S sill

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear licence plate discoloured

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 5 Jun 2009 47,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,480 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 5 Jun 2008 42,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,617 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear licence plate discoloured

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,267 miles

Rear licence plate starting to discolour.Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.O/S/R and N/S/R tyre walls 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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F157 TJF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F157 TJF, 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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F157 TJF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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