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DYD 464T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,002 mi
Last recorded14,002 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYD 464T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 14,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

hazard warning light switch do not illuminate

Fail 20 Feb 2023 14,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

hazard warning light switch do not illuminate

Fail 25 Jan 2023 13,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 9,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy corrosion on both front brake discs

heavy surface corrosion off side and near side front floor

o/s mirror glass cracked

suspect filler in o/s and n/s rear arches and sills

Fail 24 Jun 2014 9,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy corrosion on both front brake discs

heavy surface corrosion off side and near side front floor

Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,761 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 7,320 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 7,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 5,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 5,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,383 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 3,383 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 1,064 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 98,935 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 98,935 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,511 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front wheel bearing nosi

coolant leaking

o/s/r brake low effort

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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DYD 464T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DYD 464T, 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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DYD 464T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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