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JHO 742S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,431 mi
Last recorded29,431 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHO 742S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 29,431 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 29,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 29,431 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 29,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,528 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 1,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 1,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cut/ welded up modifaction (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 14 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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JHO 742S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JHO 742S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHO 742S registered?

JHO 742S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 1978.

Is JHO 742S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHO 742S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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