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RFX 927X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,762 mi
Last recorded66,762 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 927X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 66,762 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 63,910 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 60,661 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 60,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 60,542 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

handbrake travel

Fail 19 Aug 2017 60,370 miles

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,254 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 59,250 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 57,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,011 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 55,011 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,545 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 53,534 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,476 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front inner wing corroded by brake pipe mounting

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 22 Jun 2007 49,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front inner wing corroded by brake pipe mounting

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,555 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 42,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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RFX 927X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RFX 927X, 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 RFX 927X registered?

RFX 927X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 August 1981.

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