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B894 HPN

1984 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

38,710 mi
Last recorded38,710 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB894 HPN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 38,710 miles

Advanced corrosion on most of floor, chassis, sills, etc.

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard lights fitted but inoperative.

Fail 11 Apr 2025 38,710 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advanced corrosion on most of floor, chassis, sills, etc

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard lights fitted but inoperative.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,997 miles

Advanced corrosion on most of bodywork and chassis.

All (4) suspension coil springs have advanced corrosion

Both rear seat belts incorrectly installed but meet M.O.T. criteria.

N/S headlamp lens slightly fogged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S rear lamp lens slightly damaged and repaired.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wipers do not park automatically

Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,277 miles

Both rear seat belts incorrectly fitted but secure

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

N/S headlamp lens slightly fogged and reflector discoloured

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member and valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers do not park automatically

Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,707 miles

Advanced corrosion on both inner and outer sills.

Advanced corrosion on front cross member and valance

N/S rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,837 miles

Advanced corrosion on both outer sills and o/s front panel/valance

N/S rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2016 43,837 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Advanced corrosion on both outer sills and o/s front panel/valance

N/S rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,948 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear indicator lens slightly damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2015 31,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear indicator lens slightly damaged

both rear seat belts incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 28,461 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wings have slight corrosion

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Nov 2014 28,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 28,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,634 miles

coil spring corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

minnor damage to exterior of car in places

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,136 miles

Advise damage to offside front

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has some perishing to sidewalls however not considerd to be excessive

Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has some perishing to sidewalls however not considerd to be excessive

Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,141 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily perished (recomend replacement).

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

slight damage to nearside rear lamp(temp repair).

Fail 5 Nov 2009 26,140 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres heavily perished (recomend replacement).

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

slight damage to nearside rear lamp(temp repair).

Pass 6 Nov 2008 256,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre perished & cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2008 25,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s outer sill heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre perished & cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2007 25,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh.

rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly harsh.

rear tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,566 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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B894 HPN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B894 HPN, 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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B894 HPN is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 1984.

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