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F172 XCV

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,400 mi
Last recorded89,400 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF172 XCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,400 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper not working

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,174 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,174 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,677 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 24,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,473 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,470 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,796 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,796 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,783 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,783 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,329 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides rear brake dust cover plat rust

front and rear number plate

Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper not working

Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper not working

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 60,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,418 miles

OFF/SIDE SILL PANEL RUSTING AT REAR/BACK EDGE.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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F172 XCV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F172 XCV, 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 F172 XCV registered?

F172 XCV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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