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F163 SLE

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,609 mi
Last recorded32,609 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 SLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 32,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 32,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing repaired

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills have been repaired

Fail 18 Apr 2019 32,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 11.74% co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1302 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing repaired

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills have been repaired

Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,532 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,059 miles

bottom of o/s/f wing very rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,702 miles

rust and coro sion o/s/f wing

rust under battery tray

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,203 miles

gear box oil leak

seals very rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,668 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

slight corrosion around battery tray

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,737 miles

n/s/f inner wing near battery and shock very rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,057 miles

n/s/f inner wing under bonet near shock and batterytray very corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 28,057 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f inner wing under bonet near shock and batterytray very corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,633 miles

rust around battery tray

rust around n/s/f suspension underbonnet

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,702 miles

rust spot around n/s/f suspension housing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,852 miles

rust on inner n/s/f wing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,259 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,220 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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F163 SLE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F163 SLE, 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 F163 SLE registered?

F163 SLE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is F163 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F163 SLE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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