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F234 HMB

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,994 mi
Last recorded30,994 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 HMB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,994 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 30,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,901 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 30,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 30,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 29,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,244 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 29,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F234 HMB is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F234 HMB, 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 F234 HMB registered?

F234 HMB is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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