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B606 OLE

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB606 OLE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,704 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 58,678 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,653 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 58,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Boot area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,573 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 58,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Sill, filler applied.. No corrosion apparent.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,303 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 58,301 miles

Nearside Outer Body has an unsafe modification sill filled with filler (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,139 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 58,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,529 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2017 76,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,406 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 55,406 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,797 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,797 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

battery tray has slight corrosion

coolant tank is empty

Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,295 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 52,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

tracking

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,836 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 50,835 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,212 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,221 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,530 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,752 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,752 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

small hole under drivers floor

Fail 9 Mar 2007 46,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,332 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 46,152 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front seat belt works with slow motion to pull out

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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B606 OLE is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 B606 OLE, 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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B606 OLE is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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