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B427 UBU

1985 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

38,654 mi
Last recorded38,654 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB427 UBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,654 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 35,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,648 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 32,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UBU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B427 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 B427 UBU registered?

B427 UBU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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