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F298 YLJ

1989 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,148 miles

Could not see brake pads

Drivers door corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Master cylinder (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 90,148 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Could not see brake pads

Drivers door corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Master cylinder (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,542 miles

Drivers door corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,778 miles

BOTH FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE SPLITTING

BOTH HEADLAMPS BEAM PATTERNS POOR

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

BOTH FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE SPLITTING

BOTH HEADLAMPS BEAM PATTERNS POOR

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 87,177 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,321 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside cill corroded and hole

Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,055 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside cill corroded and hole

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,319 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre worn to limits

slight bulge in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,532 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,531 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,197 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,313 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,590 miles

main beam tale tell light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,847 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,847 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

UNDER BODY,STEERING, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONANTES WET

maim beam tale tell light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,138 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F298 YLJ is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F298 YLJ, 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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F298 YLJ is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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