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DJN 623X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,426 mi
Last recorded55,426 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 623X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,426 miles

Oil leak ()

heavy corrosion in chassis and floor outside prescribrd areas

rear/loadspace floorpan badly corroded and separating

Fail 15 Nov 2017 55,424 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

heavy corrosion in chassis and floor outside prescribrd areas

rear/loadspace floorpan badly corroded and separating

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

corrosion at rear of vehicle outside prescribed area

corrosion in offside front,wing to floorpan

unable to open tailgate from outside of vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2016 52,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

corrosion at rear of vehicle outside prescribed area

corrosion in offside front,wing to floorpan

unable to open tailgate from outside of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,114 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 20 Aug 2015 47,110 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor very corroded but not a prescribed area

rear arches taped up

Fail 19 May 2014 46,577 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor very corroded but not a prescribed area

front wings insecure

rear arches taped up

Pass 1 May 2013 43,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 43,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear of outer sill weak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 39,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear of outer sill weak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,868 miles

both rear tyres,sidewalls starting to deteriorated

rear of offside outer sill weak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres,sidewalls starting to deteriorated

rear of offside outer sill weak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of offside outer sill weak

Fail 20 Apr 2010 32,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of offside outer sill weak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of offside outer sill weak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of offside outer sill getting weak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,475 miles

rear of offside outer sill getting weak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,852 miles

corrosion starting to penetrate rear of offside outer sill

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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DJN 623X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DJN 623X, 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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DJN 623X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 1982.

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