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JYU 782W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,060 mi
Last recorded93,060 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYU 782W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 86,381 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pedal soggy

Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,230 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded although is not within 30cm of any prescribed areas at time of test

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

fuel cap seal slightly cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,858 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind ??

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front door handle short/ broken

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,014 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 67,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,018 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,753 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 29 May 2010 47,753 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 47,734 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JYU 782W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYU 782W, 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 JYU 782W registered?

JYU 782W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 1981.

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