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A491 OOD

1984 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA491 OOD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 79,931 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 79,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 79,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 79,225 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 79,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 79,159 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 79,153 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 79,085 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 79,085 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 78,943 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 78,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 78,760 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,378 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 78,378 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 76,685 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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A491 OOD is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A491 OOD, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A491 OOD registered?

A491 OOD is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 1984.

Is A491 OOD safe to buy?

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