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A449 YCY

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,367 mi
Last recorded90,367 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA449 YCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 90,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 90,361 miles

Central Brake cable insecure cable insecure and being burnt by exhaust (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing no rear buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure bolts to floor loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners of front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,898 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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A449 YCY is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A449 YCY, 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 A449 YCY registered?

A449 YCY is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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