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BDV 51Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,346 mi
Last recorded50,346 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDV 51Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge close to canvus

nearside rear tyre tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2009 50,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge close to canvus

nearside rear tyre tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2007 45,784 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 45,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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BDV 51Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BDV 51Y, 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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What year was BDV 51Y registered?

BDV 51Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 1982.

Is BDV 51Y safe to buy?

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