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JHY 403X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHY 403X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,901 miles

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear door sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 74,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,684 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,764 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 66,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,940 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,562 miles

Front number plate slightly loose

Front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Metal brake pipes to O/S/F and N/S/F flexible hoses very poor

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No diaganal seat belts fitted

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Note fresh underseal on N/S/F and O/S/F wheel arch to front panel

Unable to test rear seat belts no rear seats fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2011 54,562 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front to rear fuel pipe rusty

Front number plate slightly loose

Metal brake pipes to O/S/F and N/S/F flexible hoses very poor

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No diaganal seat belts fitted

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Note fresh underseal on N/S/F and O/S/F wheel arch to front panel

Unable to test rear seat belts no rear seats fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2011 54,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

front to rear metal fuel pipe starting to corrode.

n/s front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

o/s front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face.

o/s front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs.

unable to test rear seatbelts as rear seat not fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 May 2009 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight wear in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,460 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,254 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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JHY 403X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 JHY 403X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHY 403X registered?

JHY 403X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 1982.

Is JHY 403X safe to buy?

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