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OTA 225W

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,123 mi
Last recorded67,123 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTA 225W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 67,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged but not likly to be misread (ADVISE replacement soon!)

Fail 7 May 2011 67,118 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate damaged but not likly to be misread (ADVISE replacement soon!)

Pass 10 May 2010 53,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 52,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,694 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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OTA 225W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTA 225W, 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 OTA 225W registered?

OTA 225W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is OTA 225W safe to buy?

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