MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,080 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Deterioration noted to inner contact face of nearside front brake disc.
Noted heavy corrosive build up to / around battery terminals and base.
Recommend application of anti corrosion product to nearside and offside front chassis runners and rear inner sills.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wear noted to inner front bushes of lower front suspension wishbones.
Noted drivers(nearside) window does not open/close as designed.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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160D740 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 62,302 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 160D740, 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 30 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 160D740 registered?
160D740 is a 1996 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 July 1996.
Is 160D740 safe to buy?
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