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F185 OOY

1989 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,894 mi
Last recorded50,894 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 OOY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,894 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,590 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 45,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,105 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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F185 OOY is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOY, 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 F185 OOY registered?

F185 OOY is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F185 OOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 OOY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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