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WTW 473W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,086 mi
Last recorded69,086 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTW 473W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 640,963 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 640,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,125 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 57,122 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 48,777 miles

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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WTW 473W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WTW 473W, 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 WTW 473W registered?

WTW 473W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 1981.

Is WTW 473W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTW 473W shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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