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NJH 221X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJH 221X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 96,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 96,286 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 96,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 96,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 96,055 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2013 95,950 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 95,945 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,793 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 90,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,263 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 83,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 66,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 59,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 56,923 miles

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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NJH 221X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NJH 221X, 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 NJH 221X registered?

NJH 221X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is NJH 221X safe to buy?

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