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SLJ 737X

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,388 mi
Last recorded40,388 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLJ 737X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 40,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,291 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 28,837 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,834 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 21,948 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 20 May 2009 21,944 miles

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

front exhaust mount split

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2008 21,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 14,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2005 9,425 miles

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

Inner Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 9,425 miles

Inner Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SLJ 737X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SLJ 737X, 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 SLJ 737X registered?

SLJ 737X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 1981.

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