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DCK 729Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,195 mi
Last recorded90,195 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 729Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 90,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2014 90,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,894 miles

o/s/r outer sill rusty

parking brake could be better

under side of car thick with under seal

Fail 5 Jun 2010 59,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r outer sill rusty

parking brake could be better

under side of car thick with under seal

Pass 9 Jun 2009 1,159 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2009 1,153 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,829 miles

front x member rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2008 94,799 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front x member rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,732 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 80,746 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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DCK 729Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DCK 729Y, 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 DCK 729Y registered?

DCK 729Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 1983.

Is DCK 729Y safe to buy?

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