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A957 VWP

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

19,511 mi
Last recorded19,511 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA957 VWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 19,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 19,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,334 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess under gearbox frame loose and front mount split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective very low which is causing contact with road (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both front coil springs loose when jacked up (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top of strut support panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security stabalizer mount on front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened has been modified/welded but looks secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

battery terminals loose

gearbox leak

master cyl misting

rack gaitors getting perrished

Fail 25 Apr 2019 10,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.7 limit 4.5 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess under gearbox frame loose and front mount split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective very low which is causing contact with road (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both front coil springs loose when jacked up (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security top of strut support panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security stabalizer mount on front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened has been modified/welded but looks secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

battery terminals loose

gearbox leak

master cyl misting

rack gaitors getting perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2018 7,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 6,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 3,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 3,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,285 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 28,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,107 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 26,104 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,477 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,655 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 13,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,787 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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A957 VWP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 A957 VWP, 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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A957 VWP is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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