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F275 EHA

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,576 mi
Last recorded6,576 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF275 EHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 6,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 6,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 6,029 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 5,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 5,040 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 4,341 miles

slight play ns front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2017 3,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 2,855 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,620 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 98,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,136 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 94,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,247 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 86,864 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,647 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 69,647 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f floor corroded

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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F275 EHA is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F275 EHA, 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 F275 EHA registered?

F275 EHA is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F275 EHA safe to buy?

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