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LOB 711X

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,343 mi
Last recorded15,343 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOB 711X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 15,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 14,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 14,644 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body front panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 14,641 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolt missing (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor & inner rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,599 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 14,597 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,484 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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LOB 711X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LOB 711X, 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 LOB 711X registered?

LOB 711X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 1981.

Is LOB 711X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOB 711X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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