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F209 LRC

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,803 mi
Last recorded88,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF209 LRC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 88,803 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 88,779 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 88,606 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 88,287 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 88,287 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 88,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,764 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,327 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 13 Apr 2018 87,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,249 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,344 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,943 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 84,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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F209 LRC is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F209 LRC, 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 F209 LRC registered?

F209 LRC is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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