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E304 MBD

1988 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,850 mi
Last recorded46,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE304 MBD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,850 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,642 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 46,642 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,203 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,720 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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E304 MBD is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E304 MBD, 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 E304 MBD registered?

E304 MBD is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is E304 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E304 MBD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E304 MBD have outstanding finance?

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