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DJA 500Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

47,309 mi
Last recorded47,309 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJA 500Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 47,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,911 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 44,911 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,584 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 44,370 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 44,370 miles

Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,963 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 43,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom nut and bolt not tight (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom nut and bolt not tight (2.7.2b)

Pass 4 May 2015 42,291 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,719 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 39,383 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,594 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 38,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 37,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,005 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 37,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DJA 500Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DJA 500Y, 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 DJA 500Y registered?

DJA 500Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 1983.

Is DJA 500Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJA 500Y shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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