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B831 MGY

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,200 mi
Last recorded74,200 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB831 MGY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,200 miles

Corrosion developing in N/S/R Inner wheel arch area /lower

Corrosion developing in outer sills

N/S Windscreen washer not working

O/S/R sidelamp light slightly dimmer

Slight damage to N/S/R lamp lens

Some endfloat in N/S/R & O/S/R Hub bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,804 miles

corrosion starting in rear wheel arches.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 72,801 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion starting in rear wheel arches.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,568 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 73,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 69,856 miles

corrosion starting in o/s/r sill.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,237 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 68,237 miles

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

wiper blades worn,n/s/f seat belt

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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B831 MGY is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B831 MGY, 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 B831 MGY registered?

B831 MGY is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 1985.

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