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ELF 844Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,930 mi
Last recorded60,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 844Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 60,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 59,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,213 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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ELF 844Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ELF 844Y, 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 ELF 844Y registered?

ELF 844Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 1983.

Is ELF 844Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 844Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELF 844Y have outstanding finance?

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