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FUY 944X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,499 mi
Last recorded41,499 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUY 944X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 41,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,499 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,460 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 40,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,344 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,322 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,283 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,436 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 944X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 944X, 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

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What year was FUY 944X registered?

FUY 944X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FUY 944X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUY 944X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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