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DFR 333W

1980 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,358 mi
Last recorded70,358 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFR 333W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 70,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills, body and chassis

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 68,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,739 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 68,739 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,927 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 63,927 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,712 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front wing damaged

slight binding in both rear brakes

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on offside front floor

Fail 19 Aug 2011 55,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside front wing damaged

slight binding in both rear brakes

surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on offside front floor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,576 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 55,222 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 54,675 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,675 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,073 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 53,310 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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DFR 333W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DFR 333W, 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 DFR 333W registered?

DFR 333W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 1980.

Is DFR 333W safe to buy?

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