MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,232 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chips in windscreen
general oil leaks
no seat belt fitted to n/s/r
part worn parts fitted for retest
rear wash inoperative
slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chips in windscreen
general oil leaks
no seat belt fitted to n/s/r
rear wash inoperative
slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint
as per original vt 32 no 391832327097
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r seat belt missing
n/s/r tyre damaged and perished side walls
rear registration plate poor
rear wiper blade poor
accident damage to o/s/rear bumper area
engine and gearbox oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
front tyres 145/12 rear tyres 155/12
n/s/rear seat belt missing
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NHT 538Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 NHT 538Y, 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 NHT 538Y registered?
NHT 538Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 1983.
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