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TPV 714X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,966 mi
Last recorded81,966 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPV 714X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,966 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 81,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,419 miles

Both front tyre side walls slightly perished

Nearside Front Upper Shock upper movement

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

Offside Front Upper Shock upper movement

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched fouling on body on steering lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyre side walls slightly perished

Nearside Front Upper Shock upper movement

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

Offside Front Upper Shock upper movement

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,953 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion nearside (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion offside (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leek

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,792 miles

Corrsion on body

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,061 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front floor slightly corroded

offside front inner wheel arch area slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,804 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wheel arch slightly corroded

slight corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,492 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 69,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,488 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre is cracking on the outer wall

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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TPV 714X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TPV 714X, 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 TPV 714X registered?

TPV 714X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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