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ATW 643X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,155 mi
Last recorded19,155 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATW 643X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 19,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 19,090 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 19,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,776 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 18,160 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 17,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 16,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 15,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 14,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 13,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 11,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 10,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 8,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake pipes have a coating of grease applied

Pass 26 May 2010 6,607 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all brake pipes slighty corroded but uable to access fully due to being covered in grease

corrosion forming on rear of vehicle

rear panel corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2009 4,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 3,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front lower inner wheel arch/floor corroded and holed, not within a prescribed area

near side rear inner rear arch corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

near side rear tyre outer tread wearing low.

Pass 25 May 2007 664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 25 May 2007 664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 98,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ATW 643X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ATW 643X, 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 ATW 643X registered?

ATW 643X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 December 1981.

Is ATW 643X safe to buy?

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