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XHJ 529X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,547 mi
Last recorded63,547 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHJ 529X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,547 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Most suspension components corroding

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,510 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,510 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,478 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to near side front inner wing

slight corrosion to off side rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Aug 2010 63,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 63,432 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,385 miles

ALL EXHAUST MOUNTS BADLY PERRISHED AND REQUIRE RENEWING

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,344 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 63,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,803 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,199 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 62,196 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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XHJ 529X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHJ 529X, 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 XHJ 529X registered?

XHJ 529X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 August 1981.

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