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EFX 406Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,013 mi
Last recorded91,013 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 406Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

extensive corrosion and repairs to sills and floor

Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 82,937 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 82,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust HC readings high on idle

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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EFX 406Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EFX 406Y, 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 EFX 406Y registered?

EFX 406Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is EFX 406Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 406Y shows 4 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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