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B54 JNP

1985 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,757 mi
Last recorded32,757 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB54 JNP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 32,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slightly corroded within anti-roll mount areas. (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion within trailing arm mount areas.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,770 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2017 25,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,712 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

welding, rustproofing and corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 5 Jun 2015 10,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,968 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 10,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

extensive corrosion, welding and rustproofing to most areas of vehicle underside

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 110,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has a major oil leak

vehicle structure in several areas corroding and beginning to weaken

Pass 17 May 2013 9,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion o/s and n/s front structure.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,552 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 9,548 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 5,962 miles

under side of vehicle repaired + heavley underseald seems strong

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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B54 JNP is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B54 JNP, 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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B54 JNP is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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