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BLT 404T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,787 mi
Last recorded30,787 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLT 404T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 30,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 30,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 29,887 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 29,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,490 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,209 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 22,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,774 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 22,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2006 22,619 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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BLT 404T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BLT 404T, 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 BLT 404T registered?

BLT 404T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is BLT 404T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLT 404T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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