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ORX 809X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,528 mi
Last recorded59,528 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORX 809X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,528 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,953 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,953 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,838 miles

o/s/r tyrewall perished

Fail 16 Jul 2008 16,836 miles

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

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,737 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 56,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

n/s/f,o/s/f,o/s/r tyres perished on outer sidewalls

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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ORX 809X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ORX 809X, 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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What year was ORX 809X registered?

ORX 809X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 1982.

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