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F950 CYA

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,031 mi
Last recorded99,031 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 CYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,031 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s steering rack end worn

o/s and n/s front chassis rails corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing sounds rough

Fail 17 Mar 2012 92,213 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s steering rack end worn

o/s and n/s front chassis rails corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing sounds rough

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,690 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 84,690 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 68,286 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 68,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 63,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,299 miles

Slight wear to both front lower swivels.

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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F950 CYA is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 F950 CYA, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F950 CYA registered?

F950 CYA is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 1988.

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