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B394 DGF

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,493 mi
Last recorded57,493 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB394 DGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

holes on bottom of front wings

no rear seat belts

underside undersealed

Pass 10 May 2017 57,201 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pipes covered with underseal

roll cage insecure

Fail 3 May 2017 57,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pipes covered with underseal

roll cage insecure

Pass 3 May 2016 56,025 miles

rear seats removed

roll cage insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2016 56,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at tie bar area (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

rear seats removed

roll cage insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,888 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

grease on front brake pipes

n/s outer sill some corrosion

o/s outer sill some corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

grease on front brake pipes

n/s outer sill some corrosion

o/s outer sill some corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,438 miles

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 12 Feb 2013 46,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres are different sizes

rear springs come loose when jacked

suspension hard

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,806 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,806 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,714 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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B394 DGF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 B394 DGF, 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 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B394 DGF registered?

B394 DGF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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