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B842 DTW

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,673 mi
Last recorded42,673 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB842 DTW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 42,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,611 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 42,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 42,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 42,040 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2010 41,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 41,641 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 41,641 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 41,281 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 41,281 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 40,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,558 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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B842 DTW is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B842 DTW, 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 B842 DTW registered?

B842 DTW is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 May 1985.

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