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BYB 404S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

55,143 mi
Last recorded55,143 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYB 404S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,143 miles

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

Oil leak ()

horn switch broken

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side front section on floor corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 42,906 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear traling arm bushes worn resulting in slight movement

off side front floor pan corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to offside front wing

slight corrosion to floor

slight corrosion to front crossmember

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing panel

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion

corrosion to body

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to front crossmember

corrosion to o/s/f wing

slight craking to n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,889 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight noise o/s/r/ wheel bearing.

Pass 27 May 2011 32,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf brake slightly binding

Fail 25 May 2010 31,664 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 31,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,664 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 30,682 miles

body work rusty no holes

Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

body work rusty no holes

Pass 2 May 2008 29,752 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 29,752 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,996 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 28,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

naf wing rusty but ok ;

Pass 4 May 2006 28,155 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 28,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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BYB 404S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BYB 404S, 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 BYB 404S registered?

BYB 404S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 May 1978.

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