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AJC 514W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,384 mi
Last recorded32,384 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJC 514W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,384 miles

Underside of car has been under sealed.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,874 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 31,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,415 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 May 2009 31,370 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 31,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,063 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s sun visor missing

Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,014 miles

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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AJC 514W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AJC 514W, 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 AJC 514W registered?

AJC 514W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 1981.

Is AJC 514W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJC 514W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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