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1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · F484 FYB

F484 FYB

1989 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 85,490 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/03/2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/11/2023)
Recorded Mileage
85,490 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/03/2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/11/2023
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1117cc

F484 FYB Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/01/2025
  • 85,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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F484 FYB Mileage History

  1. 29/03/202284,905 mi
  2. 31/03/202385,217 mi+312 mi
  3. 02/01/202585,490 mi+273 mi

Average of roughly 212 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F484 FYB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 12:54
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Fiesta (F484 FYB) between March 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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