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EFX 970T

1979 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 970T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 89,745 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2012 89,743 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 77,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to nearside outer sill at rear

corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

freeplay/wear to steering rack both sides

front panel corroded slightly

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 5 May 2009 77,972 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to nearside outer sill at rear

corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

freeplay/wear to steering rack both sides

front panel corroded slightly

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,197 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT'S POOR

Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,815 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR

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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EFX 970T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 52,472 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 EFX 970T, 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 47 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 EFX 970T registered?

EFX 970T is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is EFX 970T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 970T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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