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B923 DFL

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB923 DFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 58,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 57,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion at o/s & n/s front floor

Fail 2 May 2019 5,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion at o/s & n/s front floor

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,816 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,239 miles

Underbody covered in thick under seal appears. Ok

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,452 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,219 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,036 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 48,258 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 48,238 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,004 miles

chassis rails, inner and outer sills,boot floor and front crossmember all corroding

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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B923 DFL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B923 DFL, 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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B923 DFL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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