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MPG 104W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

41,503 mi
Last recorded41,503 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 104W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 41,503 miles

Accident and rust damage to the nearside but no sharp edges.

General heavy under body corrosion.

Off side CV boot pinholed.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspect bottom ball joint bolts are the wrong size but no play detected.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 41,470 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Accident and rust damage to the nearside but no sharp edges.

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

General heavy under body corrosion.

Off side CV boot pinholed.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspect bottom ball joint bolts are the wrong size but no play detected.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,434 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all floorings starting to rusy

both front under front wings rusty

both inner wings rusty under bonnet

both outer sills rusty

front chassis rusty

rear boot floorings rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,365 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body and paint work damage observed

N/S rear wheel arche wholed and corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Some play evident in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,336 miles

advise brake inspection.....

advise investigation into poor running.....

exhaust leak rear silencer....

general under body corrosion....

o/s/r brake pipe corroding.....

play at o/s/f wheel .....

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,885 miles

all the exhaust system has corrosion

both front brake disc inner faces are slightly pitted & corroded

both rear & offside front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust rubber mountings are starting to perish

offside & nearside rear steel wheels are slightly buckled

offside front tyre is starting to wear thin

Fail 9 Jan 2009 41,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all the exhaust system has corrosion

both front brake disc inner faces are slightly pitted & corroded

both rear & offside front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust rubber mountings are starting to perish

offside & nearside rear steel wheels are slightly buckled

offside front tyre is starting to wear thin

Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,514 miles

slight binding in both front brakes

Fail 10 Jan 2008 29,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight binding in both front brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,941 miles

vehicle structure genrally very rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2007 25,931 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,507 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 24,489 miles

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

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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MPG 104W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 MPG 104W, 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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MPG 104W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 1981.

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