MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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SURFACE CORROSION BOTH SILLS, FLOOR & CHASSIS
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
SURFACE CORROSION BOTH SILLS, FLOOR & CHASSIS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
1 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING 2 SURFACE CORROSIPON SILLS
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F240 PLH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PLH, 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 PLH registered?
F240 PLH is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 1989.
Is F240 PLH safe to buy?
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