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HOX 908W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,931 mi
Last recorded64,931 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2005
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOX 908W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2005 64,931 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 64,764 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

cooling fan inoperative

ignition switch defective

oil leak

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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HOX 908W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 HOX 908W, 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 HOX 908W registered?

HOX 908W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 1981.

Is HOX 908W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOX 908W shows 2 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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