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BLJ 107Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,297 mi
Last recorded55,297 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 107Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,751 miles

Rear wheel arches are corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,376 miles

corrosion appearing to body and underside.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion appearing to body and underside.

Pass 30 May 2008 54,633 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 54,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 54,178 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 54,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,858 miles

advise slight corrotion on o/s/r inner sill not considered exessive or likely to affect steering,brakeing or suspention

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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BLJ 107Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BLJ 107Y, 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 BLJ 107Y registered?

BLJ 107Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 1983.

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