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AEO 631V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,778 mi
Last recorded66,778 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEO 631V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,778 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded iiner floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,861 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,861 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,787 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,629 miles

all seats apart from drivers seat, removed at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,303 miles

ALL INTERIOR EXCEPT DRIVERS SEAT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

Corrosion on n/s floorpan - outside prescribed area

Exhaust poor in places

Front inner wheelarches starting to corrode in places - repaired from inside

N/s/f wing holed - not structural

O/s inner sill corroded/holed (inside car) - outside prescribed area

O/s/f footwell corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s/r chassis rail slight corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

ALL INTERIOR EXCEPT DRIVERS SEAT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

Corrosion on n/s floorpan - outside prescribed area

Exhaust poor in places

Front inner wheelarches starting to corrode in places - repaired from inside

N/s/f wing holed - not structural

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/s inner sill corroded/holed (inside car) - outside prescribed area

O/s/r chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,643 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,159 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 59,137 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,376 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 56,210 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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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AEO 631V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,946 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 AEO 631V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AEO 631V registered?

AEO 631V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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