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F970 THT

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,298 mi
Last recorded57,298 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF970 THT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlight image poor

Nearside washer in op

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 56,547 miles

Damage to screen outside of swept area

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,525 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Damage to screen outside of swept area

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front and offside front tyres perished

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,505 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

screen cracked outside swept area

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,027 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to both front chassis rails, offside front inner wing, both rear inner sills and nearside rear lower inner arch

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,628 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,090 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre damaged not exposing cord

slight damage screen outside swept area

Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre damaged not exposing cord

slight damage screen outside swept area

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,533 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear wiper split

slight travel on brake pedal

Fail 12 Jul 2006 39,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear wiper split

slight travel on brake pedal

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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F970 THT is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1988 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 54,228 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 F970 THT, 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 38 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F970 THT is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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