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A781 LFX

1984 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,778 mi
Last recorded61,778 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA781 LFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,778 miles

various rust holes around vehicle / sill covers fitted /all brake pipes have slight rusting

Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing by tie rod (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

various rust holes around vehicle / sill covers fitted /all brake pipes have slight rusting

Pass 4 Nov 2006 57,888 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 57,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 48,718 miles

welding checked - unable to establish thorough check due to paint and underseal covering

Fail 21 Oct 2005 48,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

incomplete welding repairs

o/s front indicator dull

o/s front suspension dropped

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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A781 LFX is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A781 LFX, 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 A781 LFX registered?

A781 LFX is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 1984.

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