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F266 MWV

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,221 mi
Last recorded41,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 MWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,221 miles

corrosion to front valance and lower section off side front wing

near side front, off side front, near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,489 miles

Front and rear tyres perishing slightly.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 40,489 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front and rear tyres perishing slightly.

Off side wiper blade splitting.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,772 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 39,758 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,034 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 39,033 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

condensation in both headlamp units

nearside rear outer door handle missing

offside wiper blade slightly split

oil leak

small corrosion hole nearside outer sill at rear

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,216 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 38,215 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front bumper valance corroded

front wings corroded

n/s/r outside door handle broken

sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,467 miles

corosion on o/s/front wing

front valance coroded

unable too open both rear doors from outside but ok from inside

Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,758 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f wing

unable to check inner brake pads

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to open both rear doors from outside

Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f wing

unable to check inner brake pads

unable to open both rear doors from outside

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,717 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 35,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrision to o/s/f wing

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrision hole to o/s/f wing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,178 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F266 MWV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F266 MWV, 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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F266 MWV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 1989.

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