MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front offside and nearside front tyres advance perishing
brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth
rear boot floor slightly corroded
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front wider wheels fitted
n/s/front floor slightly corroded
Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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CDE 417V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CDE 417V, 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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How do I check the history of CDE 417V?
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What year was CDE 417V registered?
CDE 417V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 August 1979.
Is CDE 417V safe to buy?
The MOT history for CDE 417V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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