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A780 LFX

1984 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,554 mi
Last recorded79,554 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA780 LFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,554 miles

front c/v boots perished

front number plate damaged

r/o/s chassis corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2007 79,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front c/v boots perished

front number plate damaged

r/o/s chassis corroded

rear o/s floor pan corroded

wiper blades small splits

Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,988 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 35,988 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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A780 LFX is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A780 LFX, 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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What year was A780 LFX registered?

A780 LFX is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 1984.

Is A780 LFX safe to buy?

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