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F268 MWV

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

1,386 mi
Last recorded1,386 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 MWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 1,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 1,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 1,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,816 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,241 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,241 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2016 89,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill next to seat belt mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front head light has water in it

Offside Front Lower door damaged

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 88,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 82,611 miles

both outer sill panels corroding

both rear inner sill panels are corroding

nearside front castle section chassis corroded

nearside front track rod inner knuckle worn

offside front window winder missing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 82,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both outer sill panels corroding

both rear inner sill panels are corroding

nearside front castle section chassis corroded

nearside front track rod inner knuckle worn

offside front window winder missing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 79,085 miles

Brake pedal has long travel.

Chassis rails and outer sills are corroding.

Drivers door damaged and window not working.

Near side mirror glass damaged.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight freeplay in near side steering rack.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,085 miles

Brake pedal has long travel.

Chassis rails and outer sills are corroding.

Drivers door damaged and window not working.

Near side mirror glass damaged.

Slight freeplay in near side steering rack.

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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F268 MWV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F268 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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F268 MWV is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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