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FMC 403V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,540 mi
Last recorded42,540 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMC 403V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,540 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag on both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 42,540 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag on both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 42,532 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 42,529 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake line leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside front & nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms inner bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 35,630 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 35,630 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 35,228 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 35,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,046 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 55,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 34,339 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle under body corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,796 miles

N/S Inner floor pan corroded

N/S Sill and wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S Sill and wheel arches corroded

O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,583 miles

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

all wheel arches corroded

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2013 33,557 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all wheel arches corroded

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,038 miles

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 wheel arches light corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,869 miles

wheel arches and sills light corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2010 31,856 miles

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

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

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

wheel arches and sills light corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,131 miles

both rear tyres surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,188 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 30,185 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 arches light corrosion

both rear tyres light cracks in sidewalls

no seat belts fitted in rear

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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FMC 403V 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 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 FMC 403V, 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 FMC 403V registered?

FMC 403V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 1980.

Is FMC 403V safe to buy?

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