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A418 RDM

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,567 mi
Last recorded24,567 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA418 RDM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 24,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 2,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 2,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 1,828 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 924 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 599 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 496 miles

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

sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 268 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 268 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front under drivers foot well showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 184 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front under drivers foot well showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,649 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,775 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,775 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre scuffing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,027 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 86,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,926 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 78,337 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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A418 RDM is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A418 RDM, 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 A418 RDM registered?

A418 RDM is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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