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F263 PAR

1989 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

57,015 mi
Last recorded57,015 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 PAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,015 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 57,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,015 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 57,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,980 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,740 miles

Offside Rear tyrewall is cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,739 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyrewall is cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 51,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,888 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 42,859 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,933 miles

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 33,930 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,547 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 31,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,253 miles

Underside of transmission and engine oily.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 28,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Underside of transmission and engine oily.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 24,455 miles

Underside of engine slight oily.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,277 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 24,276 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,151 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 24,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,986 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 23,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 PAR is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 F263 PAR, 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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F263 PAR is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 1989.

Is F263 PAR safe to buy?

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