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DCW 852W

1981 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,372 mi
Last recorded17,372 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCW 852W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,260 miles

Advise front service brakes when applied together showing slight imbalance

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 17,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front service brakes when applied together showing slight imbalance

Advise spare tyre damage to excess

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 17,141 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall splitting

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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DCW 852W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DCW 852W, 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 DCW 852W registered?

DCW 852W is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is DCW 852W safe to buy?

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