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F240 OMJ

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

13,205 mi
Last recorded13,205 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 OMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 13,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 13,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 12,726 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 12,106 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 12,103 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 10,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 9,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 7,935 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 6,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 6,575 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 6,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 6,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 5,536 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 5,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,480 miles

O/S/F caliper retaining spring clip missing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 5,475 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F caliper retaining spring clip missing

Pass 7 Dec 2013 5,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 1,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 93,967 miles

both side rear inner sills rusted

front brake discs rusted

Pass 5 Feb 2009 93,910 miles

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 OMJ is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F240 OMJ, 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 F240 OMJ registered?

F240 OMJ is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F240 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F240 OMJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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