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F990 BFK

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,210 mi
Last recorded89,210 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF990 BFK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,646 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 88,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 84,558 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,707 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 40,707 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,532 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,385 miles

Oil leak

slight binding on offside rear brake

Fail 23 Feb 2009 50,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,991 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 47,991 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 47,539 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 47,539 miles

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 47,076 miles

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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F990 BFK is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F990 BFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F990 BFK registered?

F990 BFK is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is F990 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F990 BFK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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