MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
nearside and offside front floor pans have slight corrosion
Fuel hose leaking at carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
nearside and offside front floor pans have slight corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f floor pan corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f floor pan corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
long handbrake travel
o/s rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
long handbrake travel
o/s rear tyre perished
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
handbrake travel high
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
slight brake bind to o/s/r
slight play to both rear wheel bearings
handbrake travel high
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
slight brake bind to o/s/r
slight play to both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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BLJ 118Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 118Y, 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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BLJ 118Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1983.
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