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B546 DHB

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,062 mi
Last recorded48,062 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB546 DHB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,062 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 48,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

backbox rubber split slightly

battery tray rusted

wear to both seat linkages

Fail 7 May 2013 48,050 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

backbox rubber split slightly

battery tray rusted

nearside front underwing corroded. (under battery)

wear to both seat linkages

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,713 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 41,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,844 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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B546 DHB is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B546 DHB, 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 B546 DHB registered?

B546 DHB is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 1985.

Is B546 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B546 DHB shows 7 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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