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M704 VYD

1971 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,893 mi
Last recorded3,893 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Ford Fiesta62,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM704 VYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 3,893 miles

handbrake outer cable corroded/broken

Fail 17 Sep 2008 3,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake outer cable corroded/broken

Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,855 miles

Front brake discs corroding at rear slightly. O/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting slightly. Very slight corrosion in outer sills.

N/s/f cv boot seeping grease ? (not cleaned up after new clip fitted ? )

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2007 93,941 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,428 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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M704 VYD is a 1971 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M704 VYD, 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 M704 VYD registered?

M704 VYD is a 1971 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M704 VYD safe to buy?

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