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RFX 573W

1983 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,124 mi
Last recorded64,124 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 573W
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,472 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 63,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 62,548 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 61,351 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 60,015 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 57,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 53,984 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,763 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,250 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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RFX 573W is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RFX 573W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFX 573W registered?

RFX 573W is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RFX 573W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 573W shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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