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E133 MAE

1988 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,906 mi
Last recorded24,906 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE133 MAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,428 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rears (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2016 16,028 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 24 May 2013 3,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 1,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 52,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,832 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,543 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,001 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,134 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 44,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,190 miles

corrosion in nearside outer sill

Fail 31 Mar 2006 41,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

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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E133 MAE is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E133 MAE, 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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What year was E133 MAE registered?

E133 MAE is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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