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B553 XFJ

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,152 mi
Last recorded35,152 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB553 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 35,152 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 34,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 34,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 41,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 33,946 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 33,542 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 32,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,791 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,002 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 30,002 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 29,494 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 29,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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B553 XFJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B553 XFJ, 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 B553 XFJ registered?

B553 XFJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B553 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B553 XFJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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