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F27 BEX

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,565 mi
Last recorded61,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 BEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,565 miles

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2016 61,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

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)

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 60,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 60,272 miles

Oil leak

corrosion and old repairs to underside of vehicle

nearside rear wheel arch repaired with tape (no sharp edges)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion and old repairs to underside of vehicle

nearside rear wheel arch repaired with tape (no sharp edges)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,583 miles

slight rear service brake imbalance

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

nearside rear wheel arch repaired with tape (no sharp edges)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and repaired with tape (no sharp edges)

signs of corrosion to: floors, sills, chassis, suspension, etc

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,882 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

many old repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,453 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch repaired with tape (no sharp edges)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches repaired with tape (no sharp edges)

offside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to floor,chassis,underbody floor sills

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to floor,chassis,underbody floor sills

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,441 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

many old repairs to body sills and underside of vehicle

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,531 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 5 Jun 2007 50,531 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,894 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2006 48,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

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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F27 BEX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F27 BEX, 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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F27 BEX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 1989.

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