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OGU 174W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,912 mi
Last recorded22,912 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 174W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 22,912 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 22,910 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2016 22,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to bulkhead section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to bulkhead section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor will not stay in the up position (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 22,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 119,410 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,159 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,728 miles

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2006 4,728 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underside heavily undersealed

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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OGU 174W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 957cc 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 OGU 174W, 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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What year was OGU 174W registered?

OGU 174W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 1981.

Is OGU 174W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGU 174W 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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