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E145 MPX

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,904 mi
Last recorded19,904 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 MPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 19,904 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,074 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 19,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 18,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel arch/rear outer sill is slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel is slightly corroded.

rear suspension is slightly corroded.

Pass 6 May 2009 17,375 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 16,838 miles

fuel pipe corroded

rear coil spring and trailing arms corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 15,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring,traling arm and cross member corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 15,630 miles

lots of corrosion appearing around the rear suspension †

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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E145 MPX is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E145 MPX, 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 E145 MPX registered?

E145 MPX is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 1988.

Is E145 MPX safe to buy?

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