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J474 GME

1971 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

574 mi
Last recorded574 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1971 Ford Fiesta62,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ474 GME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 574 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 549 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,559 miles

both front seats unable to tilt forward

fuel cap seal perishing advise replacement

o/s mirror glass scratched

Fail 31 Jul 2010 97,460 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seats unable to tilt forward

fuel cap seal perishing advise replacement

o/s mirror glass scratched

Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,734 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2008 85,502 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,366 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 83,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front no.plate has marks from under surface

Offside inner steeringr ackball joint has slight play.

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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J474 GME is a 1971 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 62,145 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 J474 GME, 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 55 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J474 GME registered?

J474 GME is a 1971 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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