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AUJ 614T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,405 mi
Last recorded69,405 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUJ 614T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,405 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,874 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,874 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,114 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 62,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,269 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,911 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 51,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2005 47,953 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 47,895 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Dec 2005 47,894 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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AUJ 614T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AUJ 614T, 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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AUJ 614T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 1979.

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