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B512 RFK

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,763 mi
Last recorded17,763 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB512 RFK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 17,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 17,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,897 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 16,747 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 16,458 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 16,223 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 15,121 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 14,838 miles

All 4 tyres are perishing/cracking and in places are nearing the limit

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,009 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 14,009 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 13,966 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 13,966 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,903 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to rear axel

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,903 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to rear axel

Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,808 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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B512 RFK is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B512 RFK, 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 B512 RFK registered?

B512 RFK is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B512 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B512 RFK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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