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DRU 45Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,503 mi
Last recorded70,503 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRU 45Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 70,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,617 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,797 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,990 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 52,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion starting to develop in o/s/f floor pan

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2008 50,215 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 19 May 2008 50,215 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 48,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,130 miles

c/o weak

exhaust poorly fitted

nearside rear indicator damaged

offside rear brake slightly lazy

Fail 26 Apr 2006 48,119 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

c/o weak

exhaust poorly fitted

nearside rear indicator damaged

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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DRU 45Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRU 45Y, 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 DRU 45Y registered?

DRU 45Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 1983.

Is DRU 45Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRU 45Y shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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