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B427 TEL

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB427 TEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 74,588 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,659 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,184 miles

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

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,184 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,985 miles

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

front number plate is damaged

rear of offside sill is corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills are corroding

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

rear brake imbalance is at 25%

Fail 3 Feb 2015 62,268 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills are corroding

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate is damaged

outer sills are corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2014 58,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate is damaged

outer sills are corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake discs are worn

front number plate is damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 40,518 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 32,768 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,513 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 24,352 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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B427 TEL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B427 TEL, 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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B427 TEL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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