MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,483 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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1 seat belt fitted in rear [as standard]
both front flexi brake hoses
corrosion:- nearside front inner wing, offside outer sill
interior mirror loose
nearside front tyre wearing on edge
offside front tyre perishing
offside steering rack gaiter damp
rear bumper
slight play nearside rear wheel bearing
steering slightly stiff
1 seatbelt fitted in rear
Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both front flexi brake hoses perishing
damage :- offside rear light unit, rear bumper
nearside front inner wing rusty
offside outer sill rusty
offside rear reflector loose
offside rear tyre worn near legal limit
play in nearside front inner steering rack joint
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
1 seatbelt fitted in rear
Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both front flexi brake hoses perishing
damage :- offside rear light unit, rear bumper
nearside front inner wing rusty
offside outer sill rusty
offside rear reflector loose
offside rear tyre worn near legal limit
play in nearside front inner steering rack joint
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
surface corrosion inner and outer sills
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A970 TAE is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 A970 TAE, 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 A970 TAE registered?
A970 TAE is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 February 1984.
Is A970 TAE safe to buy?
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