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BLC 660S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,795 mi
Last recorded63,795 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLC 660S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 63,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 62,847 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 62,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 61,546 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 61,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,547 miles

lots of surface corrosion and weld repairs under vehicle,nearside rear tyre is splitting.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 60,547 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

lots of surface corrosion and weld repairs under vehicle,nearside rear tyre is splitting.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,027 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 59,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,563 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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BLC 660S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 46,438 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 BLC 660S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLC 660S registered?

BLC 660S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 July 1978.

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