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AAE 785V

1979 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,900 mi
Last recorded19,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAE 785V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,900 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 18 Jul 2019 19,890 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AAE 785V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,472 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 AAE 785V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAE 785V?

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What year was AAE 785V registered?

AAE 785V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 November 1979.

Is AAE 785V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAE 785V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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