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TFH 16X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,852 mi
Last recorded29,852 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFH 16X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,580 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 26,580 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Nov 2007 80,029 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 76,179 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 71,837 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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TFH 16X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TFH 16X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFH 16X registered?

TFH 16X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 October 1981.

Is TFH 16X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFH 16X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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