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F277 DTX

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,321 mi
Last recorded74,321 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF277 DTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,321 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST NO 373532476255

Fail 29 Sep 2006 74,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

heavy flaking corrosion beginning on bulk head around brake pedal mounting point

o/s floor panel to undersill getting thin in places

outer sills beginning to corrode and thin in places

slight movement in steering column

unable to check front metal brake pipes fully due to running behind covers

Pass 5 Oct 2005 67,252 miles

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

n/s outer sill rusty and thin in places †repair patch n/s rear

unable to check front metal brake pipes due to running behind plastic covers

Fail 30 Sep 2005 67,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

unable to check front metal brake pipes fully due to running behind plastic covers

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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F277 DTX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F277 DTX, 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 F277 DTX registered?

F277 DTX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is F277 DTX safe to buy?

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