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WYA 559W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 559W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2010 65,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust / wheels /tyres/ suspension springs non-standard fitment

exhaust low / grounding

floor corroded at handbrake lever mounting

nearside front seat slightly loose

offside front seatbelt return weak

offside rear tyre has a cut on side wall

rear suspension panhard rod slightly bent

steering wheel casing cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2010 65,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust / wheels /tyres/ suspension springs non-standard fitment

exhaust low / grounding

floor corroded at handbrake lever mounting

nearside front seat slightly loose

offside front seatbelt return weak

offside rear tyre has a cut on side wall

rear suspension panhard rod slightly bent

steering wheel casing cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,812 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,683 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,024 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 55,024 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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WYA 559W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WYA 559W, 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 WYA 559W registered?

WYA 559W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 1981.

Is WYA 559W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYA 559W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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