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FBW 263V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41 mi
Last recorded41 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBW 263V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 41 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint fixing bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring short of mounting when fully jacked up

Nearside Rear coil spring short of body when fully jacked up

Offside Front coil spring short of mounting when fully jacked up

Offside Rear coil spring short of body when fully jacked up

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 94,998 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 94,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2011 94,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 93,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mountings not original

Fail 30 May 2009 93,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mountings not original

Pass 23 Jul 2007 91,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 89,230 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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FBW 263V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FBW 263V, 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 FBW 263V registered?

FBW 263V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 June 1980.

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