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DKJ 908T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,539 mi
Last recorded54,539 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKJ 908T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 54,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 54,508 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,424 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 54,340 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,322 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,322 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,260 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 54,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 54,234 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 54,234 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,213 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,190 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 54,190 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 54,128 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,064 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 54,064 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,904 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 53,903 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,716 miles

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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DKJ 908T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DKJ 908T, 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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What year was DKJ 908T registered?

DKJ 908T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 1979.

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