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B401 WUG

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,043 mi
Last recorded66,043 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 WUG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,043 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 66,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2015 65,445 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 64,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 64,335 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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B401 WUG is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B401 WUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B401 WUG registered?

B401 WUG is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B401 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B401 WUG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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