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EMW 215W

1980 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,230 mi
Last recorded74,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMW 215W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,230 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,230 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Front of Offside sill to floor panel holed

Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Front of Offside sill to floor panel holed

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,198 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,144 miles

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

floor at front getting rusty

nsr outer sill starting to corrode

slight rumble from osr wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor at front getting rusty

nsr outer sill starting to corrode

slight rumble from osr wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,115 miles

floor rusty offside front

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,110 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

floor rusty offside front

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,955 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 73,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,639 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,639 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,576 miles

HC level high on tick over

Fail 27 Sep 2010 73,567 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HC level high on tick over

Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,339 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,219 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2006 73,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2005 73,087 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 73,087 miles

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

body getting rusty by o/s rear suspension mounting

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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EMW 215W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EMW 215W, 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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EMW 215W is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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