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PMX 178X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,739 mi
Last recorded70,739 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMX 178X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,739 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,546 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,449 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 57,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,485 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 53,816 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Apr 2010 53,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2006 51,985 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 51,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PMX 178X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PMX 178X, 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 PMX 178X registered?

PMX 178X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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