MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads low
n/s/r floor holed
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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E749 GBJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 E749 GBJ, 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 39 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E749 GBJ registered?
E749 GBJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 1987.
Is E749 GBJ safe to buy?
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