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M617 VVW

1971 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,744 mi
Last recorded3,744 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1971 Ford Fiesta62,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 VVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 3,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise from offside rear Wheel Bearing

Fail 17 Nov 2009 3,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise from offside rear Wheel Bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 99,717 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 99,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 91,576 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 91,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 82,450 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 82,435 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M617 VVW is a 1971 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M617 VVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M617 VVW registered?

M617 VVW is a 1971 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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