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TTT 485X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,123 mi
Last recorded41,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTT 485X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to rear body sill but not excessive

general corrosion to front chassis

general corrosion to front suspension components

Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to rear body sill but not excessive

general corrosion to front chassis

general corrosion to front suspension components

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,780 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear tyres cracking slightly

general corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 28 May 2016 40,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake discs corroded

front wipers smeary

general corrosion around front suspension

Pass 23 May 2015 40,725 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front brake pads starting to get down

General corrosion in engine bay

Slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,523 miles

Front brake pads starting to get down

Front discs slighty corroded

General corrosion in engine bay

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

Slight corrosion to N/S rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,184 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slightcorrosion in front discs

advise wear in steering rack and pinion

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 38,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,491 miles

Cracks in rear tyres

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cracks in n/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,882 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,882 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

indicator/dip switch stiff in opperation

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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TTT 485X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TTT 485X, 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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TTT 485X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 1981.

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