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A920 PGT

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,020 mi
Last recorded66,020 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA920 PGT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 66,020 miles

Central exhaust rubber poor / perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2022 66,018 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end no spit pin fitted (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision both front seat belts attached to rear strut brace (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Central exhaust rubber perished / broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,915 miles

No Passenger Front Seat Or Seat Belt At Time Of Test

No Rear Seats Or Seat Belts At Time Of Test

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,896 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

suspension has been lowered

Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,239 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 55,471 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,658 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

no spare tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2008 47,658 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

no spare tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,750 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A920 PGT is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A920 PGT, 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 A920 PGT registered?

A920 PGT is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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