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B677 AMU

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,642 mi
Last recorded87,642 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB677 AMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 87,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,847 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 24,847 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 83,956 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 83,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 82,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 81,105 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 81,105 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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B677 AMU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B677 AMU, 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 B677 AMU registered?

B677 AMU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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