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B830 FKY

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

2,781 mi
Last recorded2,781 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB830 FKY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2008 2,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch is slipping

n/s/f engine mount split

Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,527 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 98,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 94,910 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 94,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B830 FKY 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 B830 FKY, 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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B830 FKY is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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