MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front and rear brake imbalance
o/s/f shocker misting
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
advise exhaust leaking on joint slightly
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A873 DPC is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A873 DPC, 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 A873 DPC registered?
A873 DPC is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 August 1983.
Is A873 DPC safe to buy?
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