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A812 AHB

1983 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

10,729 mi
Last recorded10,729 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA812 AHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 10,729 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 10,705 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,971 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 9,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 6,526 miles

Nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,199 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside wing mirror missing

front upper cross member badly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,143 miles

nearside door mirror missing

offside front wing damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2015 95,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

nearside door mirror missing

offside front wing damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 95,067 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Nearside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Passenger door mirror insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,033 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber very weak on shaker plate

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,527 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear coil springs are free of their support cups when suspension free [vehicle jacked up]

Fail 25 Sep 2012 92,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear coil springs are 'loose' in mounting pads when vehicle in raised position

hand brake cable appears stretched

offside lower outer sill, centre area start rust

Pass 15 Feb 2011 91,991 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A812 AHB is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 A812 AHB, 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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A812 AHB is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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