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F292 RYE

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,483 mi
Last recorded56,483 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF292 RYE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,483 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 55,956 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 55,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 55,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,596 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but is considered to be excessive

offside rear tyre has slight cracking but is considered to be excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking no inner edge but is not considered to be excessive

offside rear tyre has slight cracking no inner edge but is not considered to be excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre has cut on inside side wall but not to excess

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak from front crankshaft seal

Fail 13 Jun 2011 50,151 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,151 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 48,862 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brakes are adjusted up on handbrake.

Pass 16 May 2008 48,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 47,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,634 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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F292 RYE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F292 RYE, 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 F292 RYE registered?

F292 RYE is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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