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MPO 309Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,647 mi
Last recorded9,647 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPO 309Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 9,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 9,002 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,832 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,990 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 95,980 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,743 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 89,434 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,398 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,180 miles

front and rear bumpers not fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2011 83,171 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear bumpers not fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,907 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

hand brake travel at limit

Fail 28 Feb 2008 79,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,404 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 75,398 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 71,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

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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MPO 309Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MPO 309Y, 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 MPO 309Y registered?

MPO 309Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 1983.

Is MPO 309Y safe to buy?

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