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A685 VJW

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,773 mi
Last recorded54,773 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA685 VJW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,773 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,544 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 53,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,258 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 53,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 52,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,753 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,384 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,725 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,699 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,931 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,979 miles

advise all brake hoses ferrules slight corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2008 48,978 miles

Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise all brake hoses ferrules slight corroded

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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A685 VJW is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A685 VJW, 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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A685 VJW is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 1983.

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