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F159 YFR

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,906 mi
Last recorded101,906 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 YFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 101,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 101,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 99,382 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,916 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 98,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 97,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 96,896 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot small holes

Rear coil springs insecure when body jacked up

cooling fan not working

Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,384 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 94,384 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 92,765 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,305 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 92,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,924 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 91,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2012 91,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 91,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight cracking to sidewall on o/s/r tyre ( kleber )

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,228 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,828 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 83,402 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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F159 YFR is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F159 YFR, 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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F159 YFR is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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