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BLP 529Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

36,435 mi
Last recorded36,435 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLP 529Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 36,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,074 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,473 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 11,473 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s rack boot twisted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 3,593 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 3,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 1,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 1,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,932 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 98,932 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 97,869 miles

ad given on fail 193822507388

Fail 29 Oct 2007 97,838 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished and n/s very low on tread

brakes require adjustment

exhaust rusty

metal brake pipes rusty in places

oil leak

underside and body very rusty in places

Pass 27 Oct 2006 97,234 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 97,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 96,453 miles

ns inner front sill showing corrossion nsf lower wing showing corrosion ns os rear outer wheel arch showing slight corrosion

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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BLP 529Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BLP 529Y, 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 BLP 529Y registered?

BLP 529Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 December 1982.

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