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AFU 500W

1980 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,788 mi
Last recorded41,788 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFU 500W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,788 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 41,788 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,787 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 41,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,495 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 41,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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AFU 500W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AFU 500W, 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 AFU 500W registered?

AFU 500W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 November 1980.

Is AFU 500W safe to buy?

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