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EKN 259Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKN 259Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,133 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper suspension leg mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front inner wing adjacent to headlight corroded

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,539 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,323 miles

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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EKN 259Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EKN 259Y, 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 EKN 259Y registered?

EKN 259Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is EKN 259Y safe to buy?

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