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EGK 154T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

24,372 mi
Last recorded24,372 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGK 154T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 24,372 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 24,372 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 24,366 miles

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 7,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Floor area corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 7,630 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Floor area corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded but outside of prescibed areas

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 15 Oct 2015 57 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front inner sill corroded but outside of prescibed areas

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,148 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 87,978 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 81,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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EGK 154T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EGK 154T, 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 EGK 154T registered?

EGK 154T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 1978.

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