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WPC 225X

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

93,856 mi
Last recorded93,856 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPC 225X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 93,856 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,375 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 92,606 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 92,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 91,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 91,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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WPC 225X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 WPC 225X, 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 WPC 225X registered?

WPC 225X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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