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APY 505Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,410 mi
Last recorded83,410 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPY 505Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 83,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 83,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 83,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,442 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,106 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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APY 505Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 APY 505Y, 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 APY 505Y registered?

APY 505Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1983.

Is APY 505Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APY 505Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APY 505Y have outstanding finance?

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