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BPG 940Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,616 mi
Last recorded3,616 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 940Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 3,616 miles

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

corroding underside+bodywork

Fail 25 Apr 2007 3,024 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

both rear wheel bearings getting noisy,offside top suspension wearing,corroding underside+body

Pass 6 Jun 2006 97,572 miles

front inner wings corroding †door steps corroding †o/sdoor pillar corroding

Fail 18 May 2006 97,319 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leaks

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 940Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 940Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPG 940Y registered?

BPG 940Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 June 1983.

Is BPG 940Y safe to buy?

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