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EKB 174Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKB 174Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,830 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 98,830 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,693 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 98,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 98,640 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,816 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,026 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear shockers have reduced effort

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,338 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f wings corroded.

N/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,823 miles

Battery insecure.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear shocker slightly weak.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 734,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 734,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parts of the body and chasis has body filler

all brake pipes greased

parts of the body and chasis corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 69,865 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parts of the chasis has been repaired by welding

Parts of the chasis under sealed

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,107 miles

o/s front outer sill/wing has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,860 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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EKB 174Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EKB 174Y, 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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EKB 174Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 1982.

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