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B458 YHM

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,163 mi
Last recorded11,163 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB458 YHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 11,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 10,431 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 10,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 8,358 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 8,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 8,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 7,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 7,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 5,341 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 3,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 3,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 3,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 3,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 3,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 3,528 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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B458 YHM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B458 YHM, 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 B458 YHM registered?

B458 YHM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B458 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B458 YHM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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