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OFB 763Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,701 mi
Last recorded38,701 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFB 763Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 38,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 38,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,526 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,516 miles

Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Aug 2018 38,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,390 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 38,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,732 miles

Both rear tyres cracking (age).

Nearside front inner (front) wheel arch corroded.

Vehicle has slight corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,174 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking (age).

Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking (age).

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,849 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,190 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 32,190 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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OFB 763Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OFB 763Y, 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 OFB 763Y registered?

OFB 763Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 1983.

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