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B731 HCF

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,869 mi
Last recorded42,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB731 HCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,869 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drip from oil pump cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 42,865 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drip from oil pump cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,858 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,739 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,723 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

operation of nearside front seat belt notchy

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,158 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 41,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,891 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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B731 HCF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B731 HCF, 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 B731 HCF registered?

B731 HCF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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