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A756 HLC

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,651 mi
Last recorded72,651 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA756 HLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 72,492 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,251 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 72,224 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive hydrocarbons 296 too high should be 200 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached securing bolt loose bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both track rod ends have no locking device fitted split pins (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall no cords showing

Offside Rear o/side rear wheel bearing has slight play

n/side and offside brake pipe ferrules have corrossion

vt 29 shows 1117cc engine fitted vehicle fitted with 2.0 litre zetec dvsa not notified emissions tested at 1984cc

Pass 23 May 2015 71,620 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 71,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,997 miles

Oil leak

n/sfront tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,532 miles

n/s/f floor damage needs attention not rusted at present time †ns/r

n/s/r tyre slight uneven wear †

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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A756 HLC is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc 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 A756 HLC, 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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A756 HLC is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 November 1983.

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