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F252 EAG

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,608 mi
Last recorded68,608 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 EAG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,608 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,603 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 68,599 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 68,580 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,568 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,553 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 68,550 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 68,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 68,407 miles

brake pedal travel quite long

plastic sill and wheel arch covers may hide some corrosion.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake pedal travel quite long

plastic sill and wheel arch covers may hide some corrosion.

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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F252 EAG is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F252 EAG, 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 F252 EAG registered?

F252 EAG is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is F252 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F252 EAG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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