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BHD 852Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,129 mi
Last recorded87,129 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHD 852Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 86,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 85,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 74,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,292 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 54,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,115 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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BHD 852Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 BHD 852Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHD 852Y registered?

BHD 852Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 November 1982.

Is BHD 852Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHD 852Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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