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JYA 761Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,288 mi
Last recorded38,288 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 761Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,415 miles

Front tyres cracked/perrished on inner sidewalls

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 36,247 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,247 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,126 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

advise tracking check / outer edges of tyres worn

Fail 30 Mar 2011 36,126 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise tracking check / outer edges of tyres worn

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,950 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front c.v boot perished

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 27 Mar 2010 59,503 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front c.v boot perished

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,704 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,704 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,491 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 34,491 miles

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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre badly perished

oil leak

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 761Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JYA 761Y, 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 761Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 1983.

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