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FMP 551V

1980 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Ford Fiesta53,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMP 551V
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,754 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 68,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 68,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,644 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 63,074 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,138 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,138 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,131 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 56,811 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 56,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 55,381 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 55,370 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 51,828 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 51,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front shock absorber has a slight fluid leak

offside and nearside front metal brake lines in wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2005 48,495 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

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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FMP 551V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FMP 551V, 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 FMP 551V registered?

FMP 551V is a 1980 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1980.

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