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FCM 444Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,169 mi
Last recorded22,169 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCM 444Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,169 miles

Near-side floor pan corroded and weak.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 22,169 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Near-side floor pan corroded and weak.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,109 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 22,109 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,984 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 21,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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FCM 444Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FCM 444Y, 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 FCM 444Y registered?

FCM 444Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 1983.

Is FCM 444Y safe to buy?

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