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EWS 963W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,899 mi
Last recorded42,899 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 963W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 42,899 miles

tyres are starting to crack

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 42,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,565 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,908 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 38,906 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 34,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre low on the inside edge

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,529 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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EWS 963W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EWS 963W, 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 EWS 963W registered?

EWS 963W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is EWS 963W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 963W 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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