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B72 CNV

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB72 CNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 75,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,165 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,084 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 73,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 73,063 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 72,862 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 72,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,566 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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B72 CNV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B72 CNV, 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 B72 CNV registered?

B72 CNV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B72 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B72 CNV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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