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B381 DHL

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB381 DHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal long / soft

Pass 20 May 2023

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

Fail 20 May 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 81,074 miles

Front Coil spring mounting insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 78,301 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 78,222 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,875 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 77,718 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 70,558 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B381 DHL is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 B381 DHL, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B381 DHL is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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