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MCD 726W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,236 mi
Last recorded46,236 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCD 726W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,236 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 46,236 miles

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

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor & inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,688 miles

al brake pipes waxoiled

all under body waxoiled

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,575 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 45,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 43,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,340 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on bottom of offside front wing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,905 miles

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

n/s front floor corroded

o/s front lower wing area corroded and sill(reconmend) repair

Fail 12 Feb 2008 42,898 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s front floor corroded

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front lower wing area corroded and sill(reconmend) repair

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,258 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,692 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front floor rusty (repaired)

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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MCD 726W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MCD 726W, 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 MCD 726W registered?

MCD 726W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 1981.

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