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VUX 320Y

1983 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUX 320Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,408 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slight loose at manifold

Fail 1 Sep 2022 91,404 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust slight loose at manifold

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 80,941 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,518 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 76,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,363 miles

Vehicle has been modified with a internal roll cage fitted.

Vehicle has been stripped out for weight reduction purposes and rear seats removed at same time

Vehicle has had bucket seats and harnesses fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 75,576 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 75,236 miles

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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VUX 320Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUX 320Y, 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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VUX 320Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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