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A915 GDX

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,773 mi
Last recorded58,773 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA915 GDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 58,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 54,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,498 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 53,497 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 56,492 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

minimal clearance of suspension

o/s/r service brake a little slower to apply

whole under side of vehicle coated with wax oil including brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,198 miles

corrosion starting various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

possible slight noise just starting both front wheel bearings

Fail 31 May 2017 52,181 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

corrosion starting various places under vehicle but not yet to excess

exhaust has a temp repair on it

possible slight noise just starting both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2016 49,840 miles

Offside sill in poor condition

Fail 5 May 2016 49,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside sill in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2015 48,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 48,924 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 47,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,099 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,099 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,770 miles

centre exhaust box leaking gases.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,543 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 238,306 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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A915 GDX is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A915 GDX, 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 A915 GDX registered?

A915 GDX is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A915 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A915 GDX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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