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E135 UWN

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,533 mi
Last recorded80,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 UWN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,533 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 80,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2017 77,845 miles

Nearside Front bumper end cap missing

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

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

body corrosion

under body corrsion

Pass 13 May 2016 70,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 62,763 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 58,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,414 miles

radiator corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,414 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

radiator corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,334 miles

radiator corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 51,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

radiator corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,689 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,533 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 44,503 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,443 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 44,443 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,988 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 39,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E135 UWN is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 E135 UWN, 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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E135 UWN is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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