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A5 XRT

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,514 mi
Last recorded83,514 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XRT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 83,514 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,396 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,818 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower foremost wing attachment corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2019 80,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower foremost wing attachment corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel near window seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,152 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,881 miles

Front tyres badly perished.

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,872 miles

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

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Cooling fan not cutting in

Front tyres badly perished

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,602 miles

rfrs as per mot 481059820384

Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

corrosion to both floorpans at front

offside rear footbrake lazy

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 5 Sep 2009 67,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 67,175 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,887 miles

both front floors corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 62,105 miles

as original vt32

Fail 18 Jul 2007 62,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,869 miles

fuel gauge not working

plastic sill covers fitted

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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A5 XRT is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A5 XRT, 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 A5 XRT registered?

A5 XRT is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A5 XRT safe to buy?

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