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MNJ 223W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,586 mi
Last recorded30,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNJ 223W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 30,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen has small stone chip

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill end and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure but not effecting headlamp aim

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill end and outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer box has a small hole and slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lower wheel arches beginning to corrode

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 29,285 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear lower wheel arches beginning to corrode

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 28,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 28,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water was in headlight (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water was in headlight (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 26,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,588 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,437 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre heavily perished and 16yrs old

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,312 miles

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

Oil leak

all front and rear steering, braking and suspen sion components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

front number plate is cracked but at the time of test was secure and all readable all ok

nearside and offside inner and outer sills front ot back are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside rear light unit is damaged but at the time of test was all secure and no white light showing to rear

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,286 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,517 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front no plate damaged

oil leak engine bay

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,686 miles

front no plate cracked

oil leak engine bay

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 17,717 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside tyres inner wall parishing

Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,140 miles

both rear tyres have small weather cracks on sidewalls-no cords exposed

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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MNJ 223W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MNJ 223W, 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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MNJ 223W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 1981.

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