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B608 COO

1985 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

19,007 mi
Last recorded19,007 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB608 COO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 19,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower valance x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire hitting exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f part of bumper damaged

slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,000 miles

Front lower inner valance corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall heavily perished

both front floor /lower bulkheads corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jul 2016 18,980 miles

Front floorpans corroded

Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 18,980 miles

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

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

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

Front floorpans corroded

Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,973 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres tread stepped

corrosion to feul lines

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,951 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 18,951 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 18,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion throughout under body of vehicle

corrosion to fuel lines

slight play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion throughout under body of vehicle

corrosion to fuel lines

slight play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,852 miles

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

corrosion through out vehicle

corrosion to feul lines

Fail 25 Jul 2012 18,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

corrosion through out vehicle

corrosion to feul lines

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,704 miles

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to inside of bonnet

corrosion to nsf inner arch

corrosion to rear valance

osf shock damp

Pass 12 May 2010 18,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear valance n/s and o/s

front fuel pipes corroded

front tie bar bushes perished

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2010 18,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear valance n/s and o/s

front fuel pipes corroded

front tie bar bushes perished

o/s/f flexi brake hose not in its clip

rear exhaust rubber not located correctly

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2009 18,390 miles

nearside and offside front tyres inner sidewalls perishing

offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2009 18,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyres inner sidewalls perishing

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2008 18,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2008 18,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2007 17,861 miles

front and rear brake and suspension components rusty

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded

o/s wiper blade split

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 May 2007 17,861 miles

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

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

front and rear brake and suspension components rusty

front to rear metal fuel lines corroding

o/s wiper split

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2006 17,708 miles

co emissions level low (co- 0.29%)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front coil springs corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

front track control arms corroded

gearstick seletor securing bracket bushes split and worn

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear droplinks corroded

steering rack damp

sump corroded

Fail 12 May 2006 17,708 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear droplinks corroded

steering rack damp

sump corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

co emissions level low (co- 0.29%)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front coil springs corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

front track control arms corroded

gearstick seletor securing bracket bushes split and worn

oil leaks

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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B608 COO is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 B608 COO, 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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B608 COO is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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