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CWC 523X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWC 523X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 97,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,855 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 96,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,580 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,570 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 82,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,512 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 69,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,454 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CWC 523X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CWC 523X, 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 CWC 523X registered?

CWC 523X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1982.

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