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EVH 470Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,994 mi
Last recorded38,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVH 470Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,994 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,972 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 38,972 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Rear axle handbrake cable pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged Cable weak and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,948 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 38,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 38,916 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 38,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,908 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,147 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 37,149 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,757 miles

osf tyre sidewall cracked and split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,075 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 33,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,277 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 31,277 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EVH 470Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EVH 470Y, 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 EVH 470Y registered?

EVH 470Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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