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HCK 277W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,027 mi
Last recorded86,027 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 277W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,027 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 86,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 84,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 80,278 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Pass 5 Feb 2009 80,278 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perished [remolds] corrosion in non perscribed areas

Fail 31 Jan 2008 77,312 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres perished [remolds] corrosion in non perscribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2007 73,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in non perscribed areas

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,133 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 70,071 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

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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HCK 277W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HCK 277W, 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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HCK 277W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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