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F188 UJH

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,757 mi
Last recorded66,757 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 UJH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 66,757 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside plus offside inner floor has corrosion at jacking points

Fail 15 May 2017 667,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch back section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside plus offside inner floor has corrosion at jacking points

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,549 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 64,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 61,293 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,759 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 58,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various part underneath has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 51,945 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 27 Jan 2007 44,446 miles

both front inner wings corroded

chip in windscreen zone A

engine oil leak

nearside cv boot perishing

nearside headlight reflector in poor condition

surface corrosion to boot floor

Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,737 miles

Advanced corrosion to boot floor

Advanced corrosion to inner wings

Engine smoking at idle

Extensive welding to inner sills to floor pans

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight brake imbalance on front

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 UJH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

F188 UJH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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