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A61 YMW

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,044 mi
Last recorded36,044 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 YMW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 36,044 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Coilover lock-ring insecure (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Parking brake became inoperative whilst being tested (1.4.1 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel pipes corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp unit loose but not likely to become detached

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper loose but not likely to become detached

Steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Pass 17 Oct 2014 35,810 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 35,797 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 29,942 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 18,520 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 18,512 miles

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

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

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

Both front wheel bearings starting too sound off slight wear.

Rear number plate backing starting too go.

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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A61 YMW is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A61 YMW, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A61 YMW is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 1984.

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