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E302 WUA

1988 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,621 mi
Last recorded80,621 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE302 WUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear torsion bar bushes

off side rear shocker cover loose

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,700 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,700 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 32,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,839 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 27,839 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,454 miles

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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E302 WUA is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E302 WUA, 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 E302 WUA registered?

E302 WUA is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E302 WUA safe to buy?

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