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F263 KTU

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,823 mi
Last recorded88,823 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 KTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,823 miles

floor to sill area corroding on o/s and n/s

front panel corroded

o/s and n/s sill back plates corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded to limit by shocker mounting

rear panel corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,587 miles

front reg plate damaged

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Fail 4 Jul 2011 85,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front reg plate damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,813 miles

cooling fan not cutting in when hot

corrosion to n/s/r boot floor

n/s/r wing and valance badly corroded

spare tyre flat

splits in n/s/f driveshaft c/v boot (not leaking)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 79,992 miles

o/s front wing corroded

rear panel corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,350 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 79,024 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 79,024 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,780 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,780 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 77,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage on o/s/f wing and insecure at bottom

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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F263 KTU is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F263 KTU, 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 F263 KTU registered?

F263 KTU is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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