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LDC 222W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,921 mi
Last recorded44,921 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDC 222W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 44,921 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,083 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 42,839 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 42,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2015 42,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 42,516 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 42,502 miles

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,234 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 42,234 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both side balljoint bolts fitted upside down

bothfront lower arm ineer bolts only just long enough

play in both front seat rails

Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,205 miles

both side balljoint bolts fitted upside down

bothfront lower arm ineer bolts only just long enough

play in both front seat rails

Pass 15 Jul 2006 41,948 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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LDC 222W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LDC 222W, 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 LDC 222W registered?

LDC 222W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 1981.

Is LDC 222W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDC 222W shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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