MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
off side and near side floor corroded around seat mounts
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
some deteriation in n/s head light
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A491 LKJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 A491 LKJ, 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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A491 LKJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 August 1983.
Is A491 LKJ safe to buy?
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