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RUJ 480X

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUJ 480X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 95,471 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 94,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 94,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 93,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 91,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 91,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,681 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 90,680 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 90,648 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 89,212 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 89,170 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside floor chassie rail corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,025 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 85,025 miles

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

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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RUJ 480X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RUJ 480X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUJ 480X registered?

RUJ 480X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1982.

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