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VEX 971X

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,312 mi
Last recorded6,312 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEX 971X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 6,312 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 6,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 5,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 5,020 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 5,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2013 4,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,376 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 3,040 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 3,040 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front offside floor suspect corroded

nearside rear boot floor suspect corroded near anti roll bar mount

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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VEX 971X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEX 971X, 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 VEX 971X registered?

VEX 971X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is VEX 971X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEX 971X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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