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F15 TAH

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 TAH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025
Pass 26 Jun 2024 30,444 miles

Offside Front cross beam modified

both fronts seats don't tilt forward

Fail 7 Jul 2021 30,488 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose in hub (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose in hub (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front seats don't tilt forward for access to rear

Offside front cross beam/radiator support modified to accommodate alternator, not a load bearing member according to DVSA diagram

Fail 11 Aug 2020 30,488 miles

Brake performance not tested due to vehicles dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring mounting insecure both sides non standard held in cups by cable ties DANGEROUS MODIFICATION (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability STRUTS TO FRONT HUBS LOOSE AND INSECURE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front chassis box section removed for clearance of over size non-stranded engine DANGEROUS MODIFICATION (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both sides (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both sides (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected wheel studs to short only small amount of threads to each nut (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle assembled and modified to substandard and DANGEROUS FOR HIGHWAY USE

Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,048 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 30,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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F15 TAH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F15 TAH, 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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F15 TAH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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