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F294 WAD

1989 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,808 mi
Last recorded20,808 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF294 WAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2006 20,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2005 16,184 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F294 WAD is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F294 WAD, 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 F294 WAD registered?

F294 WAD is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F294 WAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F294 WAD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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