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HWN 251W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,264 mi
Last recorded39,264 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWN 251W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 39,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,611 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 38,609 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chasis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 37,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,588 miles

speedometer not lit up when lights on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 36,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,484 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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HWN 251W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWN 251W, 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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HWN 251W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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