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F178 RCF

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,519 mi
Last recorded42,519 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 RCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 42,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 42,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 42,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,503 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,494 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,481 miles

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,481 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 42,481 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 42,479 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,201 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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F178 RCF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F178 RCF, 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 F178 RCF registered?

F178 RCF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F178 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F178 RCF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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