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XPL 547Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,106 mi
Last recorded122,106 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPL 547Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,106 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 122,088 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 118,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 115,889 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,447 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside and offside front lower arm back bushes showing slight free play

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Oil leak evident suspect gearbox area

Slight binding to nearside front brake

Slight play in nearside and offside front seat frames

Slight play in steering rack

Stone chip in offside front headlamp and showing condensation and slightly affecting beam image attention needed

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 747,199 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 747,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 71,866 miles

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

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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XPL 547Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPL 547Y, 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 XPL 547Y registered?

XPL 547Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 1982.

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