MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,998 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Drivers seat base broken
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount, inner sill
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front chassis rail in poor condition
Nearside Front outer sill in poor condition
Nearside Rear Outer sill heavily under sealed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount, inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount, inner sill on limit (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front chassis rail in poor condition
Nearside Front outer sill in poor condition
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount, inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount, inner sill on limit (2.4.A.3)
Battery clamp slightly loose
Handbrake cables insecure
Side sills slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R Tyre side wall worn
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
O/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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E128 EWV is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 E128 EWV, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E128 EWV is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 April 1988.
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