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EOJ 73V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,308 mi
Last recorded31,308 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOJ 73V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,956 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 29,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,851 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,348 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Pass 27 Oct 2012 27,970 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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EOJ 73V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 957cc 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 EOJ 73V, 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 EOJ 73V registered?

EOJ 73V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is EOJ 73V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOJ 73V 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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