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A949 MCL

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA949 MCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 98,279 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 97,426 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 96,533 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 94,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,532 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 92,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear wheel slightly damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 91,677 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,112 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

oil leak

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Fail 25 Feb 2011 89,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

oil leak

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,825 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,189 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Feb 2009 831,898 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant leak

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,469 miles

offside front tyre very close to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2008 80,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre very close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,574 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked can't be miss red

Pass 2 Mar 2006 79,049 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 79,029 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

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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A949 MCL is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A949 MCL, 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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A949 MCL is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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