MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear wheel bearing noisy
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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