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F273 MWL

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,634 mi
Last recorded29,634 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 MWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,634 miles

Some corrosion osr arch.

rear seats and belts not fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2013 29,628 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Some corrosion osr arch.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,357 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 22,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 15,245 miles

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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F273 MWL is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F273 MWL, 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 F273 MWL registered?

F273 MWL is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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