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CHA 923Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,570 mi
Last recorded50,570 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 923Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,570 miles

underbody corrosion all over nothing structual

Pass 3 Aug 2019 48,952 miles

Boot area floor pan corroded.

Corrosion along offside and nearside floors/sills.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Drivers door, inner handle broken but still functioning as intended.

Fuel cap seal cracked, function unimpaired.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg, upper mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar front mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg, upper mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar front mounting prescribed mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm, front mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil level on minimum.

Repair to prescribed area coated with underseal not allowing full inspection.

Tailgate struts weak.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 48,876 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm, front mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Boot area floor pan corroded.

Corrosion along offside and nearside floors/sills.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Drivers door, inner handle broken but still functioning as intended.

Fuel cap seal cracked, function unimpaired.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg, upper mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar front mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension leg, upper mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tie bar front mounting prescribed mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm, front mounting prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil level on minimum.

Service brake efficiency only just met. 50%

Tailgate struts weak.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,840 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 30 Jul 2012 43,819 miles

Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,683 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 38,580 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all shocabsorbers weak

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,021 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,021 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play o/s/r w/brg

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,011 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 32,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,750 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 29,750 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,040 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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CHA 923Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CHA 923Y, 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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What year was CHA 923Y registered?

CHA 923Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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