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F175 SMP

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

876 mi
Last recorded876 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 SMP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2009 876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front floor pans corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak from engine

Slight corrosion to both front spring mounts

Slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2007 97,199 miles

Front Discs Pitting

Light Corrosion under-body

Pass 13 Nov 2006 96,696 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,982 miles

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

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

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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F175 SMP is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F175 SMP, 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 F175 SMP registered?

F175 SMP is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 January 1989.

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