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PYY 205Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,667 mi
Last recorded33,667 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 205Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 33,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,085 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 33,085 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 33,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,032 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil leaks on engine/fuel pump /oil filter head/ rear of engine [sump?] ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 33,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak oil leaks on engine/fuel pump /oil filter head/ rear of engine [sump?] ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,970 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from gearbox

rear wiper blade split

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2012 32,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

oil leak from gearbox

rear wiper blade split

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,405 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 32,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,390 miles

both rear tyres inner side wall cracking.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,352 miles

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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PYY 205Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYY 205Y, 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 PYY 205Y registered?

PYY 205Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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