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MEW 587W

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,448 mi
Last recorded90,448 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEW 587W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 May 2019 90,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 89,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 88,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,182 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,943 miles

welding repairs on under body and inner and outer sills

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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MEW 587W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MEW 587W, 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 MEW 587W registered?

MEW 587W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 June 1981.

Is MEW 587W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEW 587W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEW 587W have outstanding finance?

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