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CBC 358Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

49,866 mi
Last recorded49,866 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBC 358Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 49,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,337 miles

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

footbrake close to limit of travel on front brakes during roller brake test

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack arms

Fail 2 Apr 2019 42,334 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

footbrake close to limit of travel on front brakes during roller brake test

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack arms

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,146 miles

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing close to indicator level

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 11 Apr 2018 41,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing close to indicator level

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,277 miles

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

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

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

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

slight leak at gearbox

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Mar 2017 38,277 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

slight leak at gearbox

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,125 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

play in offside steering rack arm

slight leak at exhaust manifold

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,485 miles

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,865 miles

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)

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,856 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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)

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

oil leaking at rocker cover gasket

Pass 31 May 2013 31,889 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 21 May 2013 31,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,516 miles

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

movement in offside and nearside front tie bar mounting bushes

movement in offside and nearside track control arm pivot bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

movement in offside and nearside front tie bar mounting bushes

movement in offside and nearside track control arm pivot bushes

non standard springs fitted on vehicle reducing damping

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,902 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 24,902 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

H.C level high but within limit

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)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

oil leaking around filter housing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,769 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,691 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 23,685 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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CBC 358Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CBC 358Y, 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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CBC 358Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1983.

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