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E306 BTV

1988 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,526 mi
Last recorded26,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE306 BTV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 26,526 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 26,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing panel at crossmember end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 26,179 miles

extensive plating to underside

Fail 3 Aug 2017 26,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & offside (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & offside rear inner sills on underside (2.4.A.3)

extensive plating to underside

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside floor to sill & nearside front floor slight corrosion

nearside headlight slight deterioation

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,909 miles

plating to underside & front inner wing panels

Fail 23 Apr 2012 23,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

plating to underside & front inner wing panels

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,713 miles

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

nearside rear inner sill at rear slight corrosion

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

plating to underside & front inner wing panels

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,778 miles

extensive plating top underside

nearside & offside rear wheel bearings slight play & noise

underside undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2009 1,445 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 99,500 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 99,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 966,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E306 BTV is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E306 BTV, 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 E306 BTV registered?

E306 BTV is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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