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E143 VUX

1988 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,166 mi
Last recorded36,166 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 VUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2008 36,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged also front bumper and nearside quarter bumper insecure

nearside rear and offside rar tyres showing perishing to wall

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged also front bumper and nearside quarter bumper insecure

nearside rear and offside rar tyres showing perishing to wall

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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E143 VUX is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E143 VUX, 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 E143 VUX registered?

E143 VUX is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E143 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E143 VUX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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