MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
corrosion starting in rear wheel arches.
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
corrosion starting in rear wheel arches.
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)
corrosion starting in o/s/r sill.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
wiper blades worn,n/s/f seat belt
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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.
Is B831 MGY safe to buy?
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