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HEX 109Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,458 mi
Last recorded16,458 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 109Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 16,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 14,223 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2020 14,222 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front impact bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 11,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 11,234 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,673 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 98,673 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,290 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Rear washer jet not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipe from tank slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 98,290 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Rear washer jet not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipe from tank slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 982,667 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel supply pipe from tank slightly deteriorated

oil leak

rear washer jet not working

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 982,667 miles

rear washer jet not working

fuel supply pipe from tank slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 97,343 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers perrished but exhuast system adequately supported

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers perrished but exhuast system adequately supported

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,686 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 95,686 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012
Fail 5 Oct 2012

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,480 miles

front brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre perished

Fail 5 Oct 2010 94,480 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 93,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 93,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 93,127 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 93,127 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 92,649 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2006 92,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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HEX 109Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HEX 109Y, 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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HEX 109Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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