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ATH 185T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,340 mi
Last recorded85,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2005
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 185T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2005 85,340 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 85,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear floor corroded and holed not whithin prascribed aerea

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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ATH 185T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 ATH 185T, 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

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What year was ATH 185T registered?

ATH 185T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is ATH 185T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATH 185T 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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