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AUO 478W

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,447 mi
Last recorded66,447 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUO 478W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 66,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 66,321 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,798 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wings and valnce rusty

rear chassis rails and spring mountings rusty

Fail 22 May 2009 65,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wings and valnce rusty

rear chassis rails and spring mountings rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,857 miles

off side and near side front baulk head rusty

off side and near side front inner and outer wings very rusty

off side and near side rear springs and mountings rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,747 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

off side and near side front baulk head rusty

off side and near side front inner and outer wings very rusty

off side and near side rear springs and mountings rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,173 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery leacking acid over off side inner wing

metal brake pipes to off side and near side rear wheel cylinders very rusty

near side inner wing to baulk head very rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2006 59,714 miles

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

front inner wings to baulkheadf rusty

metal brake pipes to rear wheelcylinders rusty

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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AUO 478W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AUO 478W, 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 AUO 478W registered?

AUO 478W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 1981.

Is AUO 478W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUO 478W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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