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UAF 474S

1978 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

68,682 mi
Last recorded68,682 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1978 Ford Fiesta46,438 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAF 474S
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,682 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

this car has had a lot of weling repair but poorly repaired & covered with sealer

Fail 28 Nov 2007 67,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

car has had alot of welding & undersealed

no rear seats fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all welding heavily undersealed prior to vehicle presentation

Fail 11 Oct 2006 66,414 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

o/s/r trailing arm corroding

n/s/r trailing arm mount extensivly welded

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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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UAF 474S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 UAF 474S, 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 UAF 474S registered?

UAF 474S is a 1978 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 April 1978.

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