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OBT 575T

1978 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,059 mi
Last recorded44,059 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBT 575T
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,059 miles

nearside rear boot floor corroded

oofside front cv gaiter not sealing fully

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,548 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer arches (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 39,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sil (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,029 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 36,024 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,425 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 31,692 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,547 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

offside front top shocker bearing becoming stiff

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,955 miles

both rear tyres tread slightly perished

offside front lower wing slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,473 miles

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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OBT 575T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OBT 575T, 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 OBT 575T registered?

OBT 575T is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 1978.

Is OBT 575T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBT 575T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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