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CJH 439V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,694 mi
Last recorded71,694 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJH 439V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,694 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 3 May 2018 71,689 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 71,684 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,703 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 65,682 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 629,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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CJH 439V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CJH 439V, 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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CJH 439V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 November 1979.

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