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B523 TFX

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,441 mi
Last recorded70,441 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB523 TFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,441 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering arm joint

Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Corrosion on inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering arm joint

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 58,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 58,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 55,442 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 49,992 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 49,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,937 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs rusty at edges

front no plate cracked

o/s steering rack boot / cable tie loose

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 48,737 miles

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

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)

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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B523 TFX is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B523 TFX, 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 B523 TFX registered?

B523 TFX is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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