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BGU 621Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,501 mi
Last recorded71,501 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 621Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,501 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion around weld repairs,front floors,boot floor,and wheel arches.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,767 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 70,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 70,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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BGU 621Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BGU 621Y, 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 BGU 621Y registered?

BGU 621Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is BGU 621Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGU 621Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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