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CAJ 912Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,800 mi
Last recorded50,800 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAJ 912Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,800 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 50,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2021 47,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 46,849 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,417 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,331 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,732 miles

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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CAJ 912Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAJ 912Y, 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

How do I check the history of CAJ 912Y?

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What year was CAJ 912Y registered?

CAJ 912Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 1983.

Is CAJ 912Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAJ 912Y shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAJ 912Y have outstanding finance?

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