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B446 MMX

1985 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

5,519 mi
Last recorded5,519 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB446 MMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 5,519 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 5,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 5,227 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded behind spoiler

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 4,907 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 4,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 4,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no rear seats or trim fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2019 4,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no rear seats or trim fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2018 4,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 3,365 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 2,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 1,376 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 1,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,334 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriated

Fail 18 Apr 2013 98,334 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has perish cracks

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriated

Fail 11 Jan 2013 98,279 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre walls cracking

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s & o/s rear sidewalls on tyres perrished

Pass 29 Jan 2011 95,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,486 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 88,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 86,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 86,121 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 86,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER WINGS CORRODED NOT HOLED

SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO VIEW WHOLE SILL

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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B446 MMX is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 B446 MMX, 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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B446 MMX is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 1985.

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