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FEO 374X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,444 mi
Last recorded35,444 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEO 374X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 35,444 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 35,431 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor,insuficiently welded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,185 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,980 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside is starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jan 2013 33,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside is starting to corrode

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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FEO 374X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FEO 374X, 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.

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What year was FEO 374X registered?

FEO 374X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 1981.

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