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PAF 725Y

1982 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,934 mi
Last recorded111,934 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 725Y
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 111,934 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 110,556 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,443 miles

floor corroded

Pass 1 May 2017 108,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 107,929 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 107,929 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,888 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 106,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 5,334 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 5,334 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 98,281 miles

front tyres micro cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,418 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 97,400 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,053 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 94,053 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 93,827 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s & n/s rear spring cups starting to corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,827 miles

o/s & n/s rear spring cups starting to corroded

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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PAF 725Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PAF 725Y, 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 PAF 725Y registered?

PAF 725Y is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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