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A739 XRD

1983 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,028 mi
Last recorded34,028 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA739 XRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 34,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 33,737 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 33,737 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,355 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,338 miles

Front Minor play in rack

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 33,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Minor play in rack

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 33,019 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak Engine oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replace ASAP, worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 33,019 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak Engine oil leak Gearbox oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replace ASAP, worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyres deteriorated/perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,648 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,648 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,638 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 32,638 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,787 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,057 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,812 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 27,799 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing has free play and is slightly noisey

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,568 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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A739 XRD is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A739 XRD, 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 A739 XRD registered?

A739 XRD is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 August 1983.

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