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B603 FNV

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,044 mi
Last recorded52,044 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB603 FNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,044 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 47,271 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes efficency low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,271 miles

rear brakes efficency low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside drive shaft/gear box oil seal leaking, ok at time of test.

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on the outer side wall, ok at time of test.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,002 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 37,002 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,747 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 32,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,439 miles

service brake pedal has long travel

underbody starting to corode in prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2008 32,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre starting to split and perish

service brake pedal has long travel

underbody starting to corode in prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,199 miles

surface corrision starting to show on underbody

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,984 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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B603 FNV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B603 FNV, 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 B603 FNV registered?

B603 FNV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B603 FNV safe to buy?

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