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F170 DUX

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,862 mi
Last recorded40,862 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 DUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,862 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,363 miles

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play ns ball joint

Fail 31 Dec 2008 40,361 miles

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear exhaust corroding and blowing slightly

small play ns lower ball joint

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,080 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play ns lower ball joint, slight blow rear exhaust,slight noise osr wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,931 miles

rear exhaust begiining to blow †ns lower ball joint slight play

Pass 28 Dec 2005 39,312 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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F170 DUX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F170 DUX, 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 F170 DUX registered?

F170 DUX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is F170 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F170 DUX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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