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B480 PFH

1985 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,756 mi
Last recorded55,756 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB480 PFH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,756 miles

corrosion to both sills

front bumper damaged

parking brakes, little reserve travel left

Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,782 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust support bushs starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 46,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 46,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B480 PFH is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B480 PFH, 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 B480 PFH registered?

B480 PFH is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B480 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B480 PFH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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