MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
nsf tyre perished
All coil springs loose but secure when suspension lifted.
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened Bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened Bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All Coil springs become loose when vehicle jacked up.
Fuel cap seal deteriorating.
Nearside Front Tie bar bracket bolt missing.
Offside Front Tie bar bracket bolt missing.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside rear seat back slightly loose.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres low on edges
fuel cap seal slightly pershied
offside and nearside front floor pan corroded
slight noise from both rear wheel bearings
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
bonnett corroded at hinges
exhaust system low.
fuel cap seal perishing
nearside front and rear tyres perishing
offside headlamp corroding inside
offside rear foot brake weak
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
bonnett corroded at hinges
exhaust system low.
fuel cap seal perishing
nearside front and rear tyres perishing
offside headlamp corroding inside
offside rear foot brake weak
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SBL 960Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SBL 960Y, 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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SBL 960Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 1982.
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