MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear coil spring not long enough but does locate once lowered
offside rear coil spring not long enough but does locate once lowered
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both rear tyres stasrting to perish and crack
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres stasrting to perish and crack
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front springs rusty
both rear springs rusty
both rear tyres perished on side walls
offside front tyre low on edges
offside inner sill rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s handbrake cable poor condition
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s handbrake cable poor condition
o/s door step corroded but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all shock absorbers weak
both headlamp intensities slightly low
front to rear fuel pipe corroding
interior mirror insecure
nearside front tyre very poor condition (original tyre)perishing
nearside rear tyre very old original tyre perishing
rear wiper blade unservicable
slight play both rear wheel bearings
very slight play nearside front track rod end
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all shock absorbers weak
both headlamp intensities slightly low
front to rear fuel pipe corroding
interior mirror insecure
nearside front tyre very poor condition (original tyre)perishing
nearside rear park brake noisy on application in rolling road
nearside rear tyre very old original tyre perishing
rear wiper blade unservicable
slight play both rear wheel bearings
very slight play nearside front track rod end
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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GTW 431Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 GTW 431Y, 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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GTW 431Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 November 1982.
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