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GHD 654Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,367 mi
Last recorded49,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHD 654Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 49,367 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 49,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 49,167 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,492 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,890 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 31 Mar 2010 47,890 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 47,494 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 47,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 47,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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GHD 654Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GHD 654Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHD 654Y registered?

GHD 654Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 July 1983.

Is GHD 654Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHD 654Y shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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