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B402 UBU

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,479 mi
Last recorded27,479 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB402 UBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 27,479 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 27,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 27,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,046 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

inner inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,071 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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B402 UBU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B402 UBU, 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 B402 UBU registered?

B402 UBU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B402 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B402 UBU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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