MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill incomplete welding (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wheel arch to outer 1/4 panel not continuosly welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch to outer 1/4 panel not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s rear tyre cracked / perrished
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s rear tyre cracked / perrished
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B73 XFB is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 B73 XFB, 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 B73 XFB registered?
B73 XFB is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 1985.
Is B73 XFB safe to buy?
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