Ford Fiesta LX Diesel (1989)
1989 Ford Fiesta LX Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 481 1989 Ford Fiesta LX Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Ford Fiesta LX Diesel has a 0% first-time pass rate—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—which means every single vehicle in this cohort of 481 failed its MOT. No dangerous defects were recorded, and there were no average failures or advisories logged, which is a data anomaly that suggests these records may be incomplete or the vehicles are no longer in active testing.
Without mileage data or meaningful failure records, it's impossible to diagnose why the pass rate collapsed; the vehicles may be very old, abandoned, or the dataset itself may be corrupted. If you're considering a 1989 Fiesta diesel, treat this cohort data as unreliable and instead have a trusted mechanic inspect the specific vehicle in person—age alone at 35+ years makes MOT history far less predictive than the condition of the individual car.
We have 481 1989 Ford Fiesta LX Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Ford Fiesta LX Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Fiesta LX Diesel
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 474 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 7 | 0% | 0 |
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