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FEX 284Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,634 mi
Last recorded33,634 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEX 284Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 33,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 32,058 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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FEX 284Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FEX 284Y, 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 FEX 284Y registered?

FEX 284Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 1983.

Is FEX 284Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEX 284Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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