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DYJ 900V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,851 mi
Last recorded69,851 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYJ 900V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,851 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,242 miles

Mid vexhaust mount cracking

off side rear and near side front tyres edges wearing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,242 miles

Mid vexhaust mount cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear and near side front tyres edges wearing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,845 miles

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

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

all tyre walls and tread starting to split

offside and nearside outer sills have some corrosive swelling

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,414 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

SURFACE CORROSION TO SILLS,FLOORS

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,099 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 34,525 miles

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

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

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

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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DYJ 900V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYJ 900V, 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 DYJ 900V registered?

DYJ 900V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 1979.

Is DYJ 900V safe to buy?

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