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TAF 526Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,758 mi
Last recorded97,758 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAF 526Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 97,758 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 97,742 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipes to rear brakes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2015 97,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 2 May 2015 97,423 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 95,945 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 53,809 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 53,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,981 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 51,393 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 91,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TAF 526Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TAF 526Y, 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 TAF 526Y registered?

TAF 526Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 1983.

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The MOT history for TAF 526Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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