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KHJ 561Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHJ 561Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,542 miles

Corrosion both front inner wing panels

Front tie bar bushes deteriorating

Tape repair o/s/f wing

wiring insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Corrosion both front inner wing panels

Front tie bar bushes deteriorating

Tape repair o/s/f wing

wiring insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,036 miles

Corrosion inner & outer front wings

Front wing tape repair

Play in steering

Fail 1 Mar 2011 77,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion inner & outer front wings

Front wing tape repair

Play in steering

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,646 miles

O/s headlight glass damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

Tape repair n/s/f wing

Wear in steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2010 69,646 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/s headlight glass damaged

Rear number plate deteriorating

Tape repair n/s/f wing

Wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 62,241 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,930 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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KHJ 561Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KHJ 561Y, 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 KHJ 561Y registered?

KHJ 561Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 1983.

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The MOT history for KHJ 561Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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