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B859 VHT

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,235 mi
Last recorded49,235 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB859 VHT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,235 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,235 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 43,134 miles

Both front & offside rear tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade slightly perished on ends

Fail 5 Dec 2007 43,134 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front & offside rear tyre tread depths wearing low on outer edges.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade slightly perished on ends

Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,460 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 38,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front bumper & mounting panel heavily damaged & distorted.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,380 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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B859 VHT is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 B859 VHT, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B859 VHT registered?

B859 VHT is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 1984.

Is B859 VHT safe to buy?

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