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HHR 137W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,471 mi
Last recorded70,471 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHR 137W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 70,471 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 69,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,142 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,170 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,009 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,760 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,175 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,747 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,342 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,449 miles

rear wheel bearings slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

rear fog light lense repaired

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust rubber perished

n/s outer cv gator slightly perished

rear fog light repaired

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,452 miles

fog light lense cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,790 miles

centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

n/s o/s front tyres slightly perished

n/s rear brake flexi slightly perished

rear fog lamp repaired

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,088 miles

drivers side front bearing has slight play

drivers side rear bearing has slight play

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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HHR 137W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HHR 137W, 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 HHR 137W registered?

HHR 137W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 1981.

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