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JVX 518Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,885 mi
Last recorded10,885 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVX 518Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 10,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 10,513 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 10,076 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 8,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 7,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 5,748 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 4,267 miles

This vehicle has been lowered / modified

Pass 7 Sep 2015 2,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 1,184 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 4 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,672 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 64,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 64,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,390 miles

BOTH DOOR SILL PANELS CORRODED.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,780 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,997 miles

BOTH REAR SILL PANELS SLIGHT CORROSION,O/S PARKING BRAKE LOW.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,921 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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JVX 518Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JVX 518Y, 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 JVX 518Y registered?

JVX 518Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 1983.

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The MOT history for JVX 518Y shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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