MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BODY UNTIDY
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front chassis starting to corrode near tie bar mountngs
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough in operation
offside and nearside front inner wings corroded just over 30cm from suspension mounting areas
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front chassis starting to corrode near tie rod mounting areas
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough in operation
offside and nearside front inner wings corroded just over 30cm from suspension mounting areas
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front chassis starting to corrode near tie rod mounting areas
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough in operation
offside and nearside front inner wings corroded just over 30cm from suspension mounting areas
rear of offside outer door sill corroded near to limit
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
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HAM 476W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 HAM 476W, 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 HAM 476W registered?
HAM 476W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is HAM 476W safe to buy?
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