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SLD 267W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,721 mi
Last recorded37,721 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLD 267W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,706 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 36,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 352,444 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,551 miles

vehicle has minor cosmetic corrosion. underside and general body areas.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 32,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2010 32,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 32,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 31,678 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 31,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 31,255 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,255 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 30,185 miles

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

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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SLD 267W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLD 267W, 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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SLD 267W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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