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SRJ 803X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,404 mi
Last recorded25,404 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRJ 803X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,404 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 19,907 miles

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,894 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four arches corroded

bodywork showing corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 168,654 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four arches corroded

bodywork showing corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 126,656 miles

fuelpipe showing corrosion

underbody shwoing corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 3,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 73,407 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 73,382 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,880 miles

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

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

unable to assess condition of steel brake pipes due to grease serv on test

underbody corroding serv on test

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,778 miles

o/s & n/s headlamps corroding inside serv on test

whole vehicle starting to corrode serv on test

Fail 30 Jul 2008 51,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s & n/s headlamps corroding inside serv on test

whole vehicle starting to corrode serv on test

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 35,214 miles

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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SRJ 803X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SRJ 803X, 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 SRJ 803X registered?

SRJ 803X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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