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DFJ 495Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,803 mi
Last recorded14,803 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFJ 495Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 14,803 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 14,007 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 12,686 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 10,527 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 10,349 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 9,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 9,042 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 9,040 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body and chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 9,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Body and chassis surafce corrosion in places

Nearside and offside floor corroded and holed in non prescribed area

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,675 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 15,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 98,953 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 96,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 92,112 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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DFJ 495Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DFJ 495Y, 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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DFJ 495Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 November 1982.

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