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ExpiredMileage
43,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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general underbody corrosion
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
general underbody corrosion
o/s brake lamp dim
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
battery insecure
near side front floor and inner sill corroded/holed but not in prescribed area
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ADD 518Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 ADD 518Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ADD 518Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 August 1982.
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