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F164 WFR

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

44,850 mi
Last recorded44,850 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 WFR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch tapped over no sharp edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers door corrosion tapped over no sharp edges

fresh under seal on every previously corroded area that has been repaired

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2020 44,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis area next to mounting bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear trailing arm area with in 30cm of mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened next to mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edges due to corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner floor with in 30cm of rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear boot floor areas corroded

Rear bumper (sharp edges underside) due to corrosion

Rear bumper corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2019 127,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear boot floor areas corroded

Rear bumper (sharp edges underside) due to corrosion

Rear bumper corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Dec 2018 127,581 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnett (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing to valance area corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper sharp edges (underside) due to corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 40,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor/panard rod (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 40,808 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,733 miles

Front bonnett corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch to front valance

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear boot floor corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 40,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Front bonnett corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch to front valance

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 40,676 miles

all road springs corroded

corrosion on both centre floors

corrosion on both outer sills

front bonnett taped up

rear bumper corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all road springs corroded

corrosion on both centre floors

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2013 40,463 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front bonnet coroded but taped up so no sharp edges

fuel pipes under vehicle slight corrosion

o's'r wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front bonnet coroded but taped up so no sharp edges

fuel pipes under vehicle slight corrosion

o's'r wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 40,368 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n's'f inner wing area next to front valance corroded (not within 30cm of structual or load bearing member) not affecting steering or brakes

Pass 29 Nov 2012 40,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n's'f inner wing area next to front valance corroded (not within 30cm of structual or load bearing member) not affecting steering or brakes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,278 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 40,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,059 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 40,059 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,837 miles

both front and rear road springs heavy corrosion

front bonnett corroded (has been taped up)

n's'f inner wheel arch areas corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2009 39,837 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front and rear road springs heavy corrosion

front bonnett corroded (has been taped up)

n's'f inner wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,122 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 37,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,632 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 33,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,554 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 28,536 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 25,833 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 35,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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F164 WFR is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 F164 WFR, 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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F164 WFR is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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