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EPM 926V

1979 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,695 mi
Last recorded68,695 miles
Recorded on9 May 2007
Typical for 1979 Ford Fiesta52,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPM 926V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2007 68,695 miles

brake fluid found around o/s/f brake caliper

incorrect wheel bolts fitted to all wheels

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 1 May 2007 68,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake fluid found around offside front brake caliper

nearside door mirror damaged

incorrect wheel nuts fitted to all wheels

Pass 5 May 2006 58,517 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 58,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EPM 926V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EPM 926V, 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.

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What year was EPM 926V registered?

EPM 926V is a 1979 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 1979.

Is EPM 926V safe to buy?

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