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OFJ 60W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,740 mi
Last recorded62,740 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFJ 60W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 62,740 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,713 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 62,713 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,697 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 62,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,442 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2009 62,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 61,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 61,788 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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OFJ 60W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFJ 60W, 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 OFJ 60W registered?

OFJ 60W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 February 1981.

Is OFJ 60W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFJ 60W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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