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PHS 671Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHS 671Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,085 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,847 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated bracket has been welded very roughly repaired (5.2.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified nut not secured split pin missing (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified nut not secured split pin missing (2.2.C.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated bracket has been welded very roughly repaired (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,875 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,150 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,150 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,264 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 69,264 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PHS 671Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHS 671Y, 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 PHS 671Y registered?

PHS 671Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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