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EKO 690Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,502 mi
Last recorded83,502 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKO 690Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,007 miles

Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL FOUR WHEELS (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,598 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,185 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,183 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Centre (3.6.B.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres slightly stretched

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracts slow but still effective

Nearside Front Wing slightly insecure

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner sill area corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre warn on inner edges of tread area

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill area corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts to tread area

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Slight play at steering wheel and column top bearing or bolt (recommend attention soon

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,158 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,482 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 75,482 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,740 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 69,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 57,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2009 57,574 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 57,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,123 miles

general corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,877 miles

general corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2005 58,484 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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EKO 690Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EKO 690Y, 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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EKO 690Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 1983.

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