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B612 CGL

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB612 CGL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,651 miles

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

Some surface corrosion on rear of sills.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,984 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,258 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,889 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 75,874 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,061 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 63,817 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 63,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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B612 CGL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B612 CGL, 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 B612 CGL registered?

B612 CGL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B612 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B612 CGL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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