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F188 GGP

1989 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,243 mi
Last recorded61,243 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 GGP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 61,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 60,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 60,692 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,677 miles

sill covers fitted time of test

underside undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 60,114 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,944 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general component surface corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

interior mirror missing.

nearside door shut corroding

nearside washer inoperative

small exhaust leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner flitch corroding.

nearside parking brake cable outer casing corroding.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,841 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front inner flitch corroding.

nearside parking brake cable outer casing corroding.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,107 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 47,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to corrode.

nearside rear outer sill welded plate corroding.

rear tyre tread pattern offside and nearside inconsistant.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,309 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 42,309 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front spot lamp missing, ofside front spot lamp insecure.

nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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F188 GGP is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F188 GGP, 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 F188 GGP registered?

F188 GGP is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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