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F185 ABV

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 ABV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2024 86,809 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 15,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 15,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,644 miles

Earth lead from starter motor very close to exhaust downpipe

Engine tickover speed slightly high but not excessive

Modified rubber oil return pipe to sump situated very close to exhaust downpipe

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor / inner wheel arch area unable to inspect quality of welding due to finishing work & underseal etc

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2020 15,642 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 10,408 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 3,067 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 3,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,954 miles

dipstick missing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 97,952 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

dipstick missing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,259 miles

Both front tyre tread depths 3mm

Both walls on both rear tyres cracked

Lens deflector on offside headlight

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside rear foglight not working

Offside front flexy brake hose slightly chaffed and disconnected from support bracket

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyre tread depths 3mm

Both walls on both rear tyres cracked

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside rear foglight not working

Offside front flexy brake hose slightly chaffed and disconnected from support bracket

Offside headlight reflector deterioraed

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,442 miles

Minor cracks in tyres

Nearside rear fog light not working

battery insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2013 82,385 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Minor cracks in tyres

Nearside rear fog light not working

battery insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2011 80,193 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 80,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,151 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 79,732 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 79,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f floor rusting

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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F185 ABV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F185 ABV, 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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F185 ABV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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