MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front corrosion in sill and floor
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front corrosion in sill and floor
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
lots of corrosion to vehicle, sills repaired but not able to fully able to check, slight play n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside fron inner wing has slight corrosion behind headlight.
Steering rack to pinion has near close to maximum wear and play.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front inner wing has slight corrosion behind headlight.
Steering rack to pinion has very close to maximum wear and play.
wear and lift on o/s n/s rack ends,[no free play on steering wheel ]
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HFJ 474Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 HFJ 474Y, 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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HFJ 474Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 July 1983.
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