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BKD 57X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,418 mi
Last recorded63,418 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKD 57X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre has a deep cut

Pass 29 Oct 2005 58,019 miles

coolant leaking

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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BKD 57X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BKD 57X, 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 BKD 57X registered?

BKD 57X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 November 1981.

Is BKD 57X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKD 57X shows 2 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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