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F280 TMK

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,198 mi
Last recorded66,198 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 TMK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,198 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear inner undersill beging to corrod within 30cm of suspension mounting point

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,195 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear inner undersill beging to corrod within 30cm of suspension mounting point

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,996 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 65,996 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,874 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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F280 TMK is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F280 TMK, 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 F280 TMK registered?

F280 TMK is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F280 TMK safe to buy?

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