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PHL 963X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,825 mi
Last recorded22,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHL 963X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,825 miles

some surface corrosion present on most underbody components

windscreen cracked out of testable area

Fail 22 Sep 2020 22,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

some surface corrosion present on most underbody components

windscreen cracked out of testable area

Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,825 miles

screen cracked not in zone coil springs corroding tyres old some surface corrosion present

Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,823 miles

tyres old surface corrosion present underbody coil springs corroding sill backs weak inner wings weak screen crack not in testable area

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,822 miles

n/sf inner wing corroding sill backs weak tyres 15 years old surface corrosion present under vehicle trailing arms axle mtgs screen cracked non zone area

Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,818 miles

tyres sills w/arches f/panel

Fail 18 Feb 2016 22,815 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

tyres sills w/arches f/panel

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,814 miles

o/s f wheel slight bind

Fail 12 Feb 2015 22,814 miles

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

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

o/s f wheel slight bind

Pass 12 Feb 2014 22,807 miles

coil springs corroding

slight movement in n/s f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Feb 2014 22,807 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil springs corroding

slight movement in n/s f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,805 miles

slight play in n/s f wheel brg o/s f and n/s rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,802 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 22,802 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,799 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 22,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,780 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 22,780 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,729 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 22,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,612 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 22,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,356 miles

corrosion to rear axle and spring cups, not excessive

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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PHL 963X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 PHL 963X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PHL 963X registered?

PHL 963X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 1982.

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