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AEM 820X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,514 mi
Last recorded17,514 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEM 820X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 17,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 17,514 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Mounting on front panel, bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bottom balljoint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,337 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,919 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 15,903 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

car wont tick over unable to do emissions

Fail 24 Feb 2007 15,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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AEM 820X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AEM 820X, 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 AEM 820X registered?

AEM 820X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 1981.

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