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THA 443W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,874 mi
Last recorded27,874 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHA 443W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,874 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly Both (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 27,665 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,191 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 27,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,966 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,495 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 26,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,254 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 26,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,740 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,128 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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THA 443W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 THA 443W, 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 THA 443W registered?

THA 443W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is THA 443W safe to buy?

The MOT history for THA 443W shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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