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BCC 206W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,874 mi
Last recorded56,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCC 206W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear shock absorber lower bushes slight cracking

Pass 10 May 2019 56,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all metal brake pipes corroded

all tyre treads cracking

front windscreen scratched

Pass 11 May 2018 56,636 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

all tyre treads/walls cracking

both rear shock absorber lower bushes cracking

Pass 10 May 2017 56,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 May 2016 56,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres treads cracking

Pass 7 May 2015 55,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 55,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 54,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 53,052 miles

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted exhaust system close to mounting brackets

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,036 miles

front windscreen slightly scratched †n/s/f headlamp pattern slightly distorted

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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BCC 206W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BCC 206W, 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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BCC 206W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 1981.

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