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OHT 553Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,391 mi
Last recorded71,391 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHT 553Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,227 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 70,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 70,910 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,949 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,936 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lever doesn't move much but efficiency ok

light behind speedo display dim

radiator leaking

tailgate support struts weak , rear road springs corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2016 69,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by battery tray (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear handbrake lever doesn't move much but efficiency ok

light behind speedo display dim

radiator leaking

tailgate support struts weak , rear road springs corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2015 69,916 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 69,916 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,908 miles

slight play n.s.f. lower swivel.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,884 miles

front bumper end caps missing.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper end caps missing.

Pass 18 May 2012 69,724 miles

speedo lights inop. front brake discs pitted.

Fail 4 May 2012 69,624 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

speedo lights inop, front brake discs pitted inner faces, slight blow exhaust joint.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,077 miles

brake discs rusty, corrosion sills.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,736 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 68,736 miles

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

offside sill very rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,965 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,965 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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OHT 553Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OHT 553Y, 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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OHT 553Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 1983.

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