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F321 MGU

1989 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,807 mi
Last recorded41,807 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF321 MGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,807 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 41,503 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 41,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,406 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,291 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 39,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front passenger seat wont tilt

n/s/f outer cv-boot clip (small one)slightly insecure

n/s/f wiperblade torn but clears screen

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot is twisted

o/s/f wiperblade torn, but clears screen

slight surface rust on both rear brake pipes going to rear brake drums

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,350 miles

front passenger seat wont tilt

n/s/f outer cv-boot clip (small one)slightly insecure

n/s/f wiperblade torn but clears screen

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot is twisted

o/s/f wiperblade torn, but clears screen

slight surface rust on both rear brake pipes going to rear brake drums

Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 5,768 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,639 miles

nearside front tyre approaching limit

Fail 5 Apr 2006 98,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre worn

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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F321 MGU is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F321 MGU, 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 F321 MGU registered?

F321 MGU is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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