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JHC 545Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,976 mi
Last recorded64,976 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHC 545Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,976 miles

offside rear seat belt not fitted

rear centre lap belt not fitted

rear seat back not fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2008 64,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear seat belt not fitted

rear centre lap belt not fitted

rear seat back not fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,912 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 53,050 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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JHC 545Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHC 545Y, 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 JHC 545Y registered?

JHC 545Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 February 1983.

Is JHC 545Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHC 545Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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