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UJN 562Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,126 mi
Last recorded81,126 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 562Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,729 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 80,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front tyre close to wear indicators.

offside inner and outer sills corroded.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 77,610 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

front tyre close to wear indicators.

offside inner and outer sills corroded.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 May 2014 74,735 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 74,697 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 65,299 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,966 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,964 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,981 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 61,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,130 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,125 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Both inner sills at rear very rusty within 30cm of suspension mount

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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UJN 562Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UJN 562Y, 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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UJN 562Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 February 1983.

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