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TLT 478W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,146 mi
Last recorded75,146 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLT 478W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,961 miles

Both rear Spring Cups Corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 74,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front Panel To Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Catching Body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear Spring Cups Corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 74,941 miles

Emissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested damaged (4.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,426 miles

n/s/f and rear seats and belts missing/ not tested

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 16 Mar 2018 71,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced cross member (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced cross member (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f and rear seats and belts missing/ not tested

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,412 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear floor corroded not within structual point

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front chassis cross member offside and nearside corroding

nearside front lower wing corroding

nearside rear flooring corroding

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,692 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken,but not insecure

front chassis cross member offside and nearside corroding

nearside front lower wing corroding

nearside rear flooring corroding

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,408 miles

nearside front wing corroding along lower edge

offside and nearside boot flooring corroding

offside front flooring corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wing corroding along lower edge

offside and nearside boot flooring corroding

offside front flooring corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sight corrossion to offside rear wheel arch.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,222 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sight corrossion to offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel arch rusty

rear handbrake quadrant partially seizing

Fail 6 Mar 2009 60,731 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel arch rusty

rear handbrake quadrant partially seizing

Pass 31 May 2007 51,421 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 51,421 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,810 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,798 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 41,798 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2005 36,495 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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TLT 478W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TLT 478W, 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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TLT 478W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 June 1981.

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