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MUU 712X

1982 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,994 mi
Last recorded37,994 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUU 712X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 37,994 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose both front wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bodywork corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2022 37,986 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

Front Body panel slightly loose both front wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

bodywork corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2021 36,464 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 36,464 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,992 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 66,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear and n/s main centre brake pipes slightly corroded

both sills have surface corrosion

n/s/r handbrake effort slightly low

small chip middle of windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,432 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 57,260 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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MUU 712X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,600cc 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 MUU 712X, 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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MUU 712X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 1982.

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