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F224 SEV

1989 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 SEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 49,812 miles

Gearbox is leaking oil

Near side rear brake has a slight bind

Near side rear tyre starting to crack on outside wall

Fail 18 May 2009 49,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2009 49,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 49,689 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 49,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 49,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,441 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 49,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 SEV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F224 SEV, 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 SEV registered?

F224 SEV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 May 1989.

Is F224 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F224 SEV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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