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F202 FRH

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 FRH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,102 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 69,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f inner wing slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear wheel brgs have slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,830 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner arch holed not in prescribed area

Fail 21 Aug 2008 66,802 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pipes corroding

fuel pipes corroding

nsf inner arch holed/corroded

nsr tyre 2-3mm

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both door sills staring to corrode †front no plate cracked †chassis plate missing †slight play o/s strut ram

Fail 8 Sep 2007 64,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both door sills staring to corrode †front no plate cracked †chassis plate missing †slight play o/s strut ram

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,322 miles

front no plate cracked. † fuel pipes under car corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 62,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front no plate cracked. † fuel pipes under car corroded. † o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Sep 2005 60,403 miles

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

front discs corroding †rear exhaust rubber touching on anti roll bar mounting †osf tyure low inner edge †play osr wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2005 60,403 miles

front discs corroding †rear exhaust rubber touching on anti roll bar mounting †osf tyure low inner edge †play osr wheel bearing

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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F202 FRH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F202 FRH, 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 F202 FRH registered?

F202 FRH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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