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BDX 792Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,905 mi
Last recorded66,905 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 792Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,905 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 82,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 79,370 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 75,483 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Nearside handbrake performance slight low

Offside Rear hub has slight play

Fail 22 May 2017 75,483 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside handbrake performance slight low

Offside Rear hub has slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,914 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 71,914 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive hc reading 6.62 (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,064 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,547 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,812 miles

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion damage rear arches and corners

damage to n/s/f and o/s/r bumper, corrosion damage door instep

n/s/f brake sligfhtly slow to release

slight run out both front and o/s/r tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,444 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion damage n/s door instep, rear arches, o/s/f wing, o/s/f sill

Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

initial rear service brake low until h/brake used

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,006 miles

engine oil leak

initial rear service brake low until h/brake used

Pass 24 Jan 2009 55,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,759 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 53,818 miles

n/s/r hub end cap missing

oil seep oil pump end cover

screen chipped

slight smear wipers

fault developing n/s/r brake

interior fan inop

Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,767 miles

fault developing o/s/r brake

handbrake 10 clicks

slight smear front wipers

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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BDX 792Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BDX 792Y, 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 BDX 792Y registered?

BDX 792Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 1983.

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