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APX 154V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,262 mi
Last recorded62,262 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPX 154V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 62,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 60,709 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front floor slight corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 59,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front floor slight corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,277 miles

corrosion in rear axle beam,rear coil springs + boot floor

repairs effected to front floors

Fail 10 Sep 2013 59,272 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in rear axle beam,rear coil springs + boot floor

repairs effected to front floors

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,988 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,896 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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APX 154V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 APX 154V, 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 APX 154V registered?

APX 154V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is APX 154V safe to buy?

The MOT history for APX 154V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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