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MPO 950Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,290 mi
Last recorded111,290 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPO 950Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 111,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 111,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 89,254 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 89,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

n/s/f n/s/r tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,885 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,879 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 82,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 950Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MPO 950Y, 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 950Y registered?

MPO 950Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 1983.

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