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EKN 807Y

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,363 mi
Last recorded42,363 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKN 807Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,363 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 41,869 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 41,477 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 40,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,226 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 39,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 38,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 38,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 36,203 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Fail 18 May 2017 36,203 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 19 May 2016 35,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,875 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,939 miles

nearside front wheel has play

Fail 14 Jul 2014 33,939 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wheel has play

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,720 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,192 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,903 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear sill has corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,221 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,217 miles

both front floors corroding.

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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EKN 807Y is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 51,935 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 EKN 807Y, 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 45 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKN 807Y registered?

EKN 807Y is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is EKN 807Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKN 807Y shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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