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BLJ 132Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,263 mi
Last recorded16,263 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 132Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 16,263 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2013 16,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2012 16,190 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight seepage of grease

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate cracked

tailgate does not stay up in fully open position

Fail 23 Dec 2011 16,190 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front wheel bearings have slight seepage of grease

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tailgate does not stay up in fully open position

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking due to age

Fail 16 Jan 2010 16,029 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,029 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,864 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 15,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear trailing arm bushes starting to go soft.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 15,664 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to go soft.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,430 miles

offside and nearside doorsils/inner sils starting to corrode.

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,277 miles

small amount of play in nearside bottom ball joint.

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 132Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 132Y, 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 132Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 1983.

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