MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake cable pivot worn (3.5.1e)
Coolant leak overheating ? ()
Exhaust noisy non standard pipe fitted (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight play in drivers door hinges
Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Oil leak ()
bonnet catch faulty
throttle sticking
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake cable pivot worn (3.5.1e)
Coolant leak overheating ? ()
Exhaust noisy non standard pipe fitted (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight play in drivers door hinges
Oil leak ()
bonnet catch faulty
throttle sticking
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
boot floor corroded
number plates insecure
off side rear inner sill slight corrosion
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
boot floor corroded
number plates insecure
off side rear inner sill slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BMA 253W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BMA 253W, 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 BMA 253W registered?
BMA 253W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 1981.
Is BMA 253W safe to buy?
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