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F265 NKX

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,977 mi
Last recorded36,977 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF265 NKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,977 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unable to see inner and outer sills due to plastic covers

windscreen damaged but not yet into the swept zone

Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,450 miles

Body kit over door sills

Corrosion to underside

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,450 miles

Body kit over door sills

Corrosion to underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,342 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,258 miles

Both rear closeing panels starting to corrode

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,146 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 837 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 837 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 814 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leak coming from oil pressure switch

Pass 17 Jun 2006 46,941 miles

surface corrossion off side front inner wing

Pass 30 Jun 2005 22,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 22,689 miles

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

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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F265 NKX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F265 NKX, 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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F265 NKX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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