MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported at bulkhead (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle all tyres wrong rotation (4.1.A.2d)
area around both front strut tops showing corrosion
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
fuel pipes showing corrosion
fuel tank showing corrosion
nearside outer sill corroded
nearside rear wheel arch weak
offside floor to sill corroded
rear floor/valance corroded
slight corrosion on both front brake discs
slight mark on windscreen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
area around both front strut tops corroded
both front brake discs showing corrosion
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
nearside outer sill corroded
nearside rear wheel arch weak
offside floor to sill corroded
rear floor/valance corroded
slight corrosion on fuel pipes
slight corrosion on fuel tank
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leak
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VJN 543W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VJN 543W, 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 VJN 543W registered?
VJN 543W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 1981.
Is VJN 543W safe to buy?
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