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EBX 34W

1980 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,694 mi
Last recorded31,694 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBX 34W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 31,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,133 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 31,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 30,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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EBX 34W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 EBX 34W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EBX 34W registered?

EBX 34W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is EBX 34W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBX 34W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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