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EDV 788Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

79,460 mi
Last recorded79,460 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDV 788Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 79,460 miles

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

general body corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2023 79,456 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

general body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,453 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 79,450 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sway bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 79,450 miles

weld repairs covered in paint/ underseal

Fail 28 Oct 2020 79,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

weld repairs covered in paint/ underseal

Fail 10 Oct 2020 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH BEHIND BUMPER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHOLE SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (END OF SILL) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (BY SHOCK ABSORBER) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (SILL END) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 68,353 miles

brake pedal a bit spongy

fuel tank damaged

oil leaks

slight front brake imbalance

slight play and noise n/s/r wheel bearing

some bits of corrosion under car

Fail 2 May 2019 68,349 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

brake pedal a bit spongy

fuel tank damaged

oil leaks

slight front brake imbalance

slight play and noise n/s/r wheel bearing

some bits of corrosion under car

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,452 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 79,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,450 miles

different size tyres front to rear

oil leaks

parking brake lever has long travel

slight rear brake imbalance

various corrosion under car

Fail 17 Feb 2016 79,450 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

different size tyres front to rear

oil leaks

parking brake lever has long travel

slight rear brake imbalance

various corrosion under car

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,475 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play in them

Exhaust knocking

Fan belt cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear belts not required

n/s/f tyre feathering

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,475 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake caliper dust seals insecure

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play in them

Exhaust knocking

Fan belt cracked

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearings not checked as brakes binding

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear belts not required

n/s/f tyre feathering

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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EDV 788Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 EDV 788Y, 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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EDV 788Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 February 1983.

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