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TOA 87Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,410 mi
Last recorded35,410 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOA 87Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 35,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 35,394 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 35,388 miles

incorrect mileage entered on previous MOT on 23/08/2023

Pass 23 Aug 2023 353,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 353,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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TOA 87Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TOA 87Y, 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 TOA 87Y registered?

TOA 87Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 1983.

Is TOA 87Y safe to buy?

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