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B895 UJT

1985 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,867 mi
Last recorded59,867 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB895 UJT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 59,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,866 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 May 2021 59,866 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Oct 2019 59,844 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 59,575 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in nearside front top suspension mount

Rear inner wheel arches corroding

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,024 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,318 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Plastic body kit fitted

Weld repairs to o/s/r closing panel & welds cosmetically covered

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,308 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Plastic body kit fitted

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 55,686 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 55,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 50,799 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 50,799 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2006 50,420 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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B895 UJT is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B895 UJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B895 UJT registered?

B895 UJT is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B895 UJT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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