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B65 CGF

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,458 mi
Last recorded86,458 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB65 CGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,458 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 86,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,561 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,119 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 84,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,921 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,366 miles

advancing underbody corrosion

sill kit fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake balance just met

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,960 miles

genral under body corrosion

rear number plate marked

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,628 miles

advancing underbody corrosion

rear number plate marked

Fail 1 Jul 2011 83,628 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advancing underbody corrosion

rear number plate marked

Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,083 miles

sill kit fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 83,083 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

sill kit fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 81,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 79,338 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 79,338 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f floor corroded †n/s outer sill corroded †play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jun 2005 78,009 miles

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

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

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

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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B65 CGF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B65 CGF, 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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B65 CGF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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