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WUB 501X

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,199 mi
Last recorded59,199 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUB 501X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,199 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,458 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very slight front brake inballance

Fail 1 Dec 2008 53,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,768 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 53,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exterior body corrosion

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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WUB 501X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUB 501X, 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 WUB 501X registered?

WUB 501X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 September 1981.

Is WUB 501X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUB 501X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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