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F323 JGX

1989 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,786 mi
Last recorded50,786 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF323 JGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 50,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,763 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 49,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,936 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 48,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 48,251 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 47,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 47,171 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 47,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from oil pressure switch area

Pass 23 May 2012 46,443 miles

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 May 2012 46,443 miles

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

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

Corrosion/repairs to vehicle structure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 May 2011 45,059 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,565 miles

Both front tyres wearing heaverly on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Repairs to vehicle structure

Pass 12 May 2009 41,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 40,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 40,293 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 38,257 miles

Corrosion to rear of inner and outer sill panels

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,813 miles

Rear wiper blade split

oil leak

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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F323 JGX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F323 JGX, 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 F323 JGX registered?

F323 JGX is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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