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B638 LGU

1985 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,625 mi
Last recorded59,625 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 LGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,625 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2022 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats and seat belts missing at time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,076 miles

existing repairs to underside of vehicle ok

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,228 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,081 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 54,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,249 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,484 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,004 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,470 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 51,244 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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B638 LGU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B638 LGU, 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 B638 LGU registered?

B638 LGU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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