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ADT 549T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,742 mi
Last recorded92,742 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADT 549T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,638 miles

offside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 92,484 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 92,484 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 92,432 miles

corrosion at front crossmember, above suspensi0n tie bar mounting.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 92,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 910,922 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 910,922 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,053 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 88,916 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 88,915 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 87,183 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ADT 549T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ADT 549T, 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.

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ADT 549T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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