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A280 ENN

1984 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,666 mi
Last recorded38,666 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 ENN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 38,666 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 35,481 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 67,022 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 67,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 65,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2015 59,662 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

rear both coil springs lowered clipped in to place

Pass 20 May 2014 47,273 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 47,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,198 miles

corrosion to n/s inner wing

corrosion to o/s/r valance

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,151 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

heavey corrossion to both front inner wheel arches at body near bulk head (borderline)

serface corrossion to offside rear inner and outter sill offside rear floor/valance area.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,125 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

condition of offside rear lower valance

Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,026 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 45,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,726 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,532 miles

corrosion off side rear boot floor

Pass 15 Feb 2006 44,321 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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A280 ENN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A280 ENN, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A280 ENN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 1984.

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