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Q745HBV

1971 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,485 mi
Last recorded29,485 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1971 Ford Fiesta62,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ745HBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,485 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 29,485 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,189 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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Q745HBV is a 1971 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 62,145 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 Q745HBV, 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 55 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q745HBV registered?

Q745HBV is a 1971 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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