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MKW 323W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 323W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 98,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

all four tyres slightly out of shape

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2022 98,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2021 98,025 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED /SMALL BLOW ON BACK EXHAUST BOX /BRAKE FLUID LOW /LG ON OFF SIDE HAND BRAKE

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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MKW 323W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKW 323W, 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 MKW 323W registered?

MKW 323W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is MKW 323W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 323W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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