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B73 WRV

1985 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,367 mi
Last recorded57,367 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB73 WRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 57,367 miles

n/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2017 57,359 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 1.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @ 1.50mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,228 miles

both front tyre sidewalls worn

front no. plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear seat belt freyed

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2016 50,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyre sidewalls worn

front no. plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear seat belt freyed

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,362 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

play in both rear hub bearings

corrosion on coil springs

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 30,798 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 26,226 miles

nearside &offside parking brake cables insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2014 26,226 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside &offside parking brake cables insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,347 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate loose

rear tyres perished on inner side walls

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 14,873 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 14,797 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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B73 WRV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B73 WRV, 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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B73 WRV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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