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HDE 576X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,285 mi
Last recorded15,285 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDE 576X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 15,285 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 15,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached 2 bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint fixings loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2014 14,267 miles

nearside rear sill slight corrosion

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 May 2012 11,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 14 May 2012 11,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 31 May 2011 11,180 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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HDE 576X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HDE 576X, 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 HDE 576X registered?

HDE 576X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is HDE 576X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDE 576X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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