MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper not working
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)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both steering rack gaiters twisted
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper not working
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
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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
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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.
Is F172 XCV safe to buy?
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