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EHD 763Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,605 mi
Last recorded88,605 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHD 763Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,786cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 88,605 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 88,599 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 88,374 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2023 88,373 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 88,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 82,345 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

advise all under floor and chassis heavily under coated with under seal unable to check

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,100 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,100 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,550 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 91,986 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,964 miles

unable to fully assess repaired underside due to underseal/waxoil

Fail 2 Apr 2007 90,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully assess underside due to heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2006 90,095 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

unable to fully assess underside due to heavily undersealed

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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EHD 763Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EHD 763Y, 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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EHD 763Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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