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F235 XFX

1989 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,550 mi
Last recorded18,550 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 XFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 18,550 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 18,550 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 18,550 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,550 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,526 miles

discs worn/lipped

front inner pads look low

slight play offside nearside wheel bearings

Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,526 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

discs worn/lipped

front inner pads look low

slight play offside nearside wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

near side rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,371 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 16,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,764 miles

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

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

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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F235 XFX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F235 XFX, 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 F235 XFX registered?

F235 XFX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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