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BGO 463X

1981 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,662 mi
Last recorded43,662 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 463X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,476 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 43,473 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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BGO 463X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGO 463X, 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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What year was BGO 463X registered?

BGO 463X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is BGO 463X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGO 463X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGO 463X have outstanding finance?

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