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ULK 89X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,139 mi
Last recorded30,139 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULK 89X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,139 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 30,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,974 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 27,957 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,246 miles

fuel cap starting to split

Fail 28 Jul 2006 24,246 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel cap seal starting to split

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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ULK 89X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ULK 89X, 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 ULK 89X registered?

ULK 89X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is ULK 89X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULK 89X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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