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B865 APP

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,841 mi
Last recorded66,841 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB865 APP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,841 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 66,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,089 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 49,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing signs of surface corrosion

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades starting to smear front screen

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,321 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers/wheel arch trims fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2007 48,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers/wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,025 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 48,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B865 APP is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B865 APP, 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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B865 APP is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 May 1985.

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