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OCO 147

1988 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,777 mi
Last recorded95,777 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Fiesta54,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCO 147
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,777 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel arches all outside any prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,698 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow ball removed at time of test ()

Pass 22 May 2018 95,632 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

corrosion in rear wheel arches

Pass 18 May 2017 95,541 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 May 2016 95,410 miles

tow ball removed at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,217 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Fail 12 Jun 2015 95,217 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

rear exhaust mtg bkt broken

Pass 23 May 2014 94,670 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2014 94,670 miles

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2013 93,912 miles

front.tyres.wearing.on.outer.edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,000 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 May 2012 92,994 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 91,594 miles

vehicle chassis section underseald

Pass 28 May 2010 90,083 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 90,053 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 88,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,022 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 81,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OCO 147 is a 1988 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OCO 147, 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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OCO 147 is a 1988 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 1988.

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