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UJW 167Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 167Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025

Nearside Front wiper spindel worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers inccorectly parked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper spindel worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021
Pass 21 Aug 2018

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hydraulic handbrake fitted

movement found in both front lower suspension rose/ball joints

slight movement in both front suspension top mounts

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2016

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.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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UJW 167Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJW 167Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UJW 167Y?

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What year was UJW 167Y registered?

UJW 167Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is UJW 167Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJW 167Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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