MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear under sills corroded
rear axle beam corroded
rear coil spring lower mounting plates corroded
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear under sills corroded
rear axle beam corroded
rear coil spring lower mounting plates corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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WDL 489Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WDL 489Y, 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 WDL 489Y registered?
WDL 489Y is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 1983.
Is WDL 489Y safe to buy?
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