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F260 WUY

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,844 mi
Last recorded45,844 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 WUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,844 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 112,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,392 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 34,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Advise O/S steering rack joint

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Radiator leaking- Overheating

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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F260 WUY is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F260 WUY, 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 F260 WUY registered?

F260 WUY is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F260 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F260 WUY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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