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73 N

1988 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,099 mi
Last recorded87,099 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 N
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 87,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,099 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rods, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,673 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,860 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 75,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 74,138 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,766 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 71,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all four flexible brake hoses perishing.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,571 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 51,616 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 51,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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73 N is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 73 N, 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 73 N registered?

73 N is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 1988.

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