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HHU 604X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,023 mi
Last recorded52,023 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 604X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,023 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 51,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,678 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 50,927 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,644 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 47,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,510 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat movment

Fail 6 May 2009 45,510 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat movment

Pass 23 May 2008 44,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 38,166 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 38,166 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,375 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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HHU 604X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHU 604X, 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 HHU 604X registered?

HHU 604X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 October 1981.

Is HHU 604X safe to buy?

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