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SWK 164W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

61,779 mi
Last recorded61,779 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 164W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 61,779 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 61,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.36% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 61,175 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 61,174 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,031 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 61,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 60,695 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 60,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly out of shape 145/80/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 60,278 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 60,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 59,799 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 59,799 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 59,370 miles

water pump very noisey

Pass 11 May 2015 58,976 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 58,976 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,440 miles

slight brake bind on the o/s/r

slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 May 2012 57,440 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on the o/s/r

slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2011 56,852 miles

slight bind on offside rear brakes

Pass 6 May 2010 56,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 56,056 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 55,819 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 55,448 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,440 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 May 2006 54,325 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 54,302 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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SWK 164W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SWK 164W, 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 SWK 164W registered?

SWK 164W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 1981.

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