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BYC 476X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,075 mi
Last recorded56,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 476X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper misting of brake fluid

Fail 16 Jul 2018 55,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake insecure Handbrake pivot (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper misting of brake fluid

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,722 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing cable (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ball joint on nearside bottom arm previously touching front inner edge of disc

Fail 11 Jun 2015 53,545 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ball joint on nearside bottom arm previously touching front inner edge of disc

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,955 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 52,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,774 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 46,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,672 miles

corrosion to offside floors and both sills

lack of water unable to run vehicle very long

nearside front wheel binding

offside and nearside front floors rusted and holed

Fail 6 Sep 2011 46,672 miles

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

corrosion to offside floors and both sills

lack of water unable to run vehicle very long

nearside front wheel binding

offside and nearside front floors rusted and holed

Fail 6 Jan 2011 46,664 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to nearside front floor

offside front floor rusted and holed

offside front wheel binding slightly

various water and oil leaks

vehicle over heating cannot run for long

water and oil leaking from cylinder head

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,800 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 44,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,656 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,656 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

fuel pump feed pipe split but not leaking

rocker cover gasket leaking lots of oil

Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,578 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 33,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,003 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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BYC 476X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BYC 476X, 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 BYC 476X registered?

BYC 476X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 1982.

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The MOT history for BYC 476X shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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