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F240 PLH

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,290 mi
Last recorded62,290 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 PLH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 62,290 miles

SURFACE CORROSION BOTH SILLS, FLOOR & CHASSIS

Fail 16 Oct 2007 62,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,792 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 60,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 58,752 miles

1 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING 2 SURFACE CORROSIPON SILLS

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 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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