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YAY 203Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,752 mi
Last recorded26,752 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAY 203Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,752 miles

O/S/F Drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,246 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 25,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 23,851 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 22,885 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,522 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 21,226 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 21,190 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,953 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 20,953 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,511 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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YAY 203Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAY 203Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAY 203Y registered?

YAY 203Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 1982.

Is YAY 203Y safe to buy?

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