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YJT 251Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 251Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 56,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,453 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/f track rod end gaiter starting to crack

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,211 miles

Fair amount of lift in both front top strut mounts.

N/s steering rack gaitor cracking/perishing.

N/s/f tyre low tread depth.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,613 miles

Both rear wheel bearing have slight play.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,608 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre exhaust joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel bearing have slight play.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,432 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 55,422 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,196 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,964 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 53,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 53,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 52,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

In the opinion of the tester, All be it the exhaust is sound and secure it is somewhat a little close to the ground

Pass 9 Aug 2008 52,165 miles

both front and rear brake pipes slight corroded but covered with grease and underseal making inspection difficult

Fail 1 Aug 2008 52,157 miles

Centre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Centre Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front and rear brake pipes slight corroded but covered with grease and underseal making inspection difficult

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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YJT 251Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJT 251Y, 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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YJT 251Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 1982.

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