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ACW 904Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,483 mi
Last recorded42,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACW 904Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017

tempory no plate light fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 42,459 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,403 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tempory no plate and mirrors fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tempory no plate light fitted and mirrors

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,200 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tempory no plate light mirrors and fog fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,960 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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ACW 904Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ACW 904Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACW 904Y registered?

ACW 904Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 1983.

Is ACW 904Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACW 904Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACW 904Y have outstanding finance?

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