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BFS 717W

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,758 mi
Last recorded55,758 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFS 717W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear diff noise

Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,643 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 51,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 51,844 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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BFS 717W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFS 717W, 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

How do I check the history of BFS 717W?

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What year was BFS 717W registered?

BFS 717W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 March 1981.

Is BFS 717W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFS 717W shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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