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ERG 304W

1980 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,888 mi
Last recorded93,888 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERG 304W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 93,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,846 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 93,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking sender at tank (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and box (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2014 93,789 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 93,789 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2010 93,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 93,513 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 93,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,308 miles

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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ERG 304W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ERG 304W, 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.

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What year was ERG 304W registered?

ERG 304W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is ERG 304W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERG 304W shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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