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BWK 230T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,647 mi
Last recorded87,647 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWK 230T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,647 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 87,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,803 miles

both front floorpans corroded and holed - not within any prescribed areas

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 May 2011 83,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front floorpans corroded and holed - not within any prescribed areas

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2010 81,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 80,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 79,857 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

brake pedal spongey

brake servo hose in secure

handbrake travel long

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

slight play and noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 May 2008 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

brake pedal spongey

brake servo hose in secure

handbrake travel long

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

slight play and noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2007 79,220 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 79,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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BWK 230T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BWK 230T, 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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BWK 230T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 1978.

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