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YGP 459W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,230 mi
Last recorded50,230 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGP 459W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 50,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,738 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,313 miles

o/s/r/brakes slightly binding

Fail 1 Mar 2014 48,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r/brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,467 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 47,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,540 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 46,527 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,975 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 45,965 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,479 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 45,463 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,438 miles

nearside rear service and parking brake low effort

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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YGP 459W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YGP 459W, 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 YGP 459W registered?

YGP 459W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is YGP 459W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGP 459W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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