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F224 LUF

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,479 mi
Last recorded26,479 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 LUF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 26,479 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,479 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

long travel on footbrake

Pass 1 May 2008 25,904 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 25,904 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 25,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear boot floors corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,882 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 24,882 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not excessive.

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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F224 LUF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F224 LUF, 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 F224 LUF registered?

F224 LUF is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is F224 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F224 LUF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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