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XBD 885W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,620 mi
Last recorded53,620 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBD 885W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,620 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,613 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,589 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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XBD 885W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XBD 885W, 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 XBD 885W registered?

XBD 885W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is XBD 885W safe to buy?

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