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A403 SUU

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,155 mi
Last recorded96,155 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA403 SUU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,155 miles

general corrosion and historic bad welding underside

parking brake effort low ns required efficiency only just met

Pass 13 May 2016 96,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 96,010 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 92,772 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 92,101 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 92,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front upper engine mount worn

offside rear brake light slightly dull

Pass 17 Jun 2006 85,258 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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A403 SUU is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 A403 SUU, 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 43 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A403 SUU registered?

A403 SUU is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A403 SUU safe to buy?

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