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E303 YKN

1988 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,171 mi
Last recorded45,171 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE303 YKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,171 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,691 miles

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

engine oil light swicth leaking

exhaust centre system corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise not excessive

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damp around brake master clyinder no leaks found

o/s/r footbrake & handbrake slight low effort

o/s/r wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,621 miles

lower brake effort o/s/r service brake

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,948 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,383 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 35,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E303 YKN is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E303 YKN, 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 E303 YKN registered?

E303 YKN is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E303 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E303 YKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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