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F286 SEU

1989 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,951 mi
Last recorded53,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF286 SEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,951 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,482 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 51,407 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,301 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,183 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 44,246 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 44,093 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F286 SEU is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F286 SEU, 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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How do I check the history of F286 SEU?

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What year was F286 SEU registered?

F286 SEU is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F286 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F286 SEU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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