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N502 OAX

1971 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,620 mi
Last recorded90,620 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1971 Ford Fiesta62,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 OAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,620 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 90,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,359 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 66,581 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 60,290 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 60,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,490 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 57,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N502 OAX is a 1971 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N502 OAX, 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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N502 OAX is a 1971 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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