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F240 OBH

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,009 mi
Last recorded72,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 OBH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,009 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded, but no sharpe edges

front discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r outter sill corroded, but not holed

Fail 13 Jan 2011 72,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded, but no sharpe edges

front discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r outter sill corroded, but not holed

Pass 11 Feb 2010 70,260 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 70,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres getting low on tread

engine oil leaks from mechanical fuel pump , oil pressure switch and rocker cover gasket

o/s wing mirror glass loose

slight seperation of n/s/f wishbone bushes

some corrrosion of n/s outer sill within 12 " of seat belt mounting

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/r outter sill starting to corrode

Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/r outter sill starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,056 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 62,012 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,830 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 57,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion creeping into sills

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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F240 OBH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F240 OBH, 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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F240 OBH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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