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B699 XBK

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

87,862 mi
Last recorded87,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB699 XBK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2009 87,862 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 78,972 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 78,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,910 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 48,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B699 XBK is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B699 XBK, 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 B699 XBK registered?

B699 XBK is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1985.

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