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WGV 656X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,210 mi
Last recorded53,210 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGV 656X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,210 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r sill slight corrosion

o/s/r lower wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,298 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,471 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both nearside and offside shock absorber damping effect is slightly reduced

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,791 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,302 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,192 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,606 miles

coolant leaking

spare tyre defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 May 2006 37,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

spare tyre defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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WGV 656X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 WGV 656X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGV 656X registered?

WGV 656X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1982.

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