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MUF 207W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

75,013 mi
Last recorded75,013 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUF 207W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,013 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Radiator in poor condition

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight bind to offside front brakes

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Radiator in poor condition

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight bind to offside front brakes

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both front suspension arm bushes

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,979 miles

All brake pipes corroded but none considered excessive

Surface corrosion throughout noted

Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All brake pipes corroded but none considered excessive

Surface corrosion throughout noted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,135 miles

All brake pipes covered by underseal

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion

Both front brakes slightly grabbing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to both outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,135 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all centre brake pipes/ vehicle underside covered by underseal

both outer sills have surface corrosion

front brake discs corroded

front brakes grabbing

play in n/s front suspension top mount

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2011 69,947 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust blowing

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak

slight movement in both front suspension arm bushes

underside covered by underseal

Fail 25 May 2011 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust blowing

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak

slight movement in both front suspension arm bushes

underside covered by underseal

Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,943 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust blowing slightly

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight movement in both front suspension arm bushes

underside covered by underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,499 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

advise n/s/f tyre perished

advise o/s/r tyre perished

advise o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre badly perished 145x12

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

very little movement o/s/r handbrake lever

Fail 9 Oct 2008 59,926 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre badly perished 145x12

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

very little movement o/s/r handbrake lever

Fail 8 Sep 2008 59,920 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 57,978 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,978 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,705 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 54,694 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MUF 207W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 MUF 207W, 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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MUF 207W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 1981.

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