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JYA 730Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,011 mi
Last recorded19,011 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 730Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 19,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor near panard rod (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 18,220 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

boot floor corrodede

both front wings corroded along the bottom

Pass 22 Feb 2021 17,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 16,517 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 16,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 16,060 miles

General corrosion engine bay

General corrosion vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 16,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Boot floor anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion engine bay

General corrosion vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 14,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

General corrosion around engine bay and battery tray area

General corrosion vehicle underside

Nearside ( centre) outer body sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front (lower) inner and outer wing corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 13,012 miles

Front pads wearing more on inner pads

General corrosion around underside of vehicle

General corrosion in engine bay

Nearside front shocker has slight wear

Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 9,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 8,844 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 5,647 miles

General rust around underside of vehicle (not holed)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 5,120 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 3,851 miles

Slight runout on offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2011 3,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Slight runout on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 2,639 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 1,227 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 1,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 98,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 91,620 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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JYA 730Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JYA 730Y, 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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JYA 730Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1983.

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