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B39 AFM

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,158 mi
Last recorded43,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB39 AFM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,158 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Exhaust hangs very low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Single wiper fitted and so less screen gets cleared but not excessive

Washer alignment high

Fail 10 Jan 2014 43,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hangs very low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Single wiper fitted and so less screen gets cleared but not excessive

Washer alignment high

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,892 miles

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

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

Oil leak

under vehicle rusty in places esp offside rear inner sill and closing panel also unable to fully inspect outer sills due to skirt covers

Fail 6 Sep 2012 42,892 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

under vehicle rusty in places esp offside rear inner sill and closing panel also unable to fully inspect outer sills due to skirt covers

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear roll cage mounting bolt loose

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear roll cage mounting bolt loose

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,049 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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B39 AFM is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B39 AFM, 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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B39 AFM is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B39 AFM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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