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F285 TRT

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,842 mi
Last recorded99,842 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 TRT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,842 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see front pads

Fail 25 Feb 2010 99,835 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to see front pads

Pass 24 Nov 2008 97,900 miles

N/S/R TYRE SMALL CUT IN SIDEWALL.?

SMALL CUT IN O/S/R SEAT BELT WEBBING.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 97,201 miles

ADVISE, n/s/f wheel bearing becoming noisey.

ADVISE, n/s/r inner wheel rim slightly buckled.

ADVISE, o/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisey.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,987 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 90,546 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 90,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside outer sill panels corroded.

oil leaks from engine.

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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F285 TRT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F285 TRT, 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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F285 TRT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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