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B46 XJN

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,827 mi
Last recorded65,827 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB46 XJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,827 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underside, sills + bodywork

Fail 21 Aug 2012 64,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underside, sills + bodywork

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,889 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bodywork of vehicle has slight corrosion in various places

Fail 23 Aug 2010 63,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bodywork of vehicle has slight corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel arch is corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,448 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel arch is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,788 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 61,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,652 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings sound dry.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,021 miles

considerable play in o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings.

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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B46 XJN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 B46 XJN, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B46 XJN registered?

B46 XJN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 1984.

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