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A535 OMJ

1983 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,103 mi
Last recorded12,103 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA535 OMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,103 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rack end ball joint has play

Fail 30 Jul 2014 12,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rack end ball joint has play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,099 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,103 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 92,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

travel park brake near to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front lense broken (function not impaired)

washer missing off O/Sfront wheel nut

Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise hand brake high travel

fuel pipe catching on steering rack

no rear seats or rear seatbelts fitted

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,723 miles

advise hand brake high travel

fuel pipe catching on steering rack

no rear seats or rear seatbelts fitted

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,183 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 71,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A535 OMJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A535 OMJ, 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 A535 OMJ registered?

A535 OMJ is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 1983.

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