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FBU 747Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,296 mi
Last recorded57,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBU 747Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 57,296 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 57,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

car under sealed

Fail 21 Apr 2021 57,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive reset weber carb 2.00 co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

car under sealed

Fail 24 Mar 2021 57,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater inop

underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 May 2019 57,123 miles

car heavily under sealed

Fail 17 May 2019 57,115 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

car heavily under sealed

Pass 10 May 2018 56,808 miles

car heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2015 56,213 miles

age cracking on tyre at nearside rear

brake pipes thickly coated with underseal

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 11 Jun 2015 56,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

age cracking on tyre at nearside rear

brake pipes thickly coated with underseal

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,062 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,904 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,664 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,664 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,492 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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FBU 747Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FBU 747Y, 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 FBU 747Y registered?

FBU 747Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 1983.

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