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BDS 311X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

16,091 mi
Last recorded16,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDS 311X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 16,091 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 16,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 14,854 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 14,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 13,565 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tie rod partly fouling end of g/ box

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

g/box bearings noisy

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 5 May 2017 13,558 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound is aklaxon (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill patch not seam welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front n/s/f tie rod partly fouling end of g/ box

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

g/box bearings noisy

Pass 19 May 2015 11,881 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspect diff bearings noisey

Fail 13 May 2015 11,881 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake light switch insecure

suspect diff bearings noisey

Fail 24 Apr 2015 11,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake light switch insecure

cooling fan inop

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,672 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres feathering

offside front driveshaft boot has a small pin hole

originall springs refitted at time of mot

Fail 16 Apr 2012 11,672 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres feathering

offside front driveshaft boot has a small pin hole

originall springs refitted at time of mot

Fail 29 Mar 2012 11,660 miles

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres feathering

both rear coil springs welded at bottom to axle

offside front driveshaft boot has a small pin hole

Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,330 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 10,330 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,252 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 8,244 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BDS 311X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 BDS 311X, 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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BDS 311X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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