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CLR 423Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLR 423Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,116 miles

osr bump stop missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on the nsr corner vehicle.

coolant reservoir- cap missing

front fog lamps not working

slight brake binding on the osf and nsf wheels.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on the nsr corner vehicle.

coolant reservoir- cap missing

front fog lamps not working

osr bump stop missing

slight brake binding on the osf and nsf wheels.

Fail 13 Jul 2013 75,113 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

boot unable to open

coolant reservoir- cap missing

front bumper missing

front fog lamps not working

osr bump stop missing

slight brake binding on the osf and nsf wheels.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,394 miles

Vehicle holed and corroded in several places, but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,524 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 66,524 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front track rod end nut not locked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2010 665,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,427 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside inner wing rust hole

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,914 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 58,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 57,464 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 574,031 miles

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

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

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

condition of front bumper

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 17 Nov 2005 55,132 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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CLR 423Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CLR 423Y, 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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CLR 423Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 February 1983.

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