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ULB 181W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,443 mi
Last recorded74,443 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 181W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake just meets requirements

slight corosion on offside and nearside floor offside and nearside outer sills front crossmember

Fail 9 Oct 2018 74,433 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake just meets requirements

slight corosion on offside and nearside floor offside and nearside outer sills front crossmember

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,102 miles

slight corosion offside floor

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,607 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,126 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,813 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,868 miles

front brakes slight bind

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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ULB 181W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ULB 181W, 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

How do I check the history of ULB 181W?

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What year was ULB 181W registered?

ULB 181W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1981.

Is ULB 181W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULB 181W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ULB 181W have outstanding finance?

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