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FVC 52Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,560 mi
Last recorded22,560 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVC 52Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,560 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 22,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 22,075 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working LAMP INNERS CORRODING, ADVISE REPLACED (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,056 miles

Offside Front FLOORPAN CORRODING, ADVISE REPAIRED.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 21,050 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2005 (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT BLOWING BADLY (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT CROSSMEMBER BADLY CORRODED AT SUSP MOUNT AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front FLOORPAN CORRODING, ADVISE REPAIRED.

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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FVC 52Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc 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 FVC 52Y, 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 FVC 52Y registered?

FVC 52Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 1983.

Is FVC 52Y safe to buy?

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