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BPG 877Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,080 mi
Last recorded44,080 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 877Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 44,080 miles

General body corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak From engine. ()

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 44,080 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

General body corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak From engine. ()

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 44,043 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust hanging rubber deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,321 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres have cuts and cracked and perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shock absorbers have no resistance

Fail 5 Aug 2016 41,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres have cuts and cracked and perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shock absorbers have no resistance

Pass 20 May 2015 37,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perished

slight corrosion round front headlights

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,119 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 34,118 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,755 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 32,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,515 miles

Slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,487 miles

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

Slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,145 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2010 31,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine/ gearbox mount worn???

offside handbrake effort weak

Pass 26 May 2010 31,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

engine/ gearbox mount worn???

offside handbrake effort weak

Pass 29 May 2009 31,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,503 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,050 miles

oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearings

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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BPG 877Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BPG 877Y, 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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BPG 877Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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