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FUY 707X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,370 mi
Last recorded48,370 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 707X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 48,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 48,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,696 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,629 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 46,467 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,145 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,792 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,589 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,092 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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FUY 707X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FUY 707X, 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

How do I check the history of FUY 707X?

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What year was FUY 707X registered?

FUY 707X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FUY 707X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUY 707X shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FUY 707X have outstanding finance?

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