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EBW 733Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,379 mi
Last recorded51,379 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 733Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 51,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 51,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 50,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,933 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 49,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 49,652 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,621 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,615 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 44,568 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2012 42,410 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 42,410 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 40,393 miles

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coilsprings have cable ties on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,300 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,992 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EBW 733Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EBW 733Y, 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 EBW 733Y registered?

EBW 733Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 1983.

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