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B965 LYJ

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,092 mi
Last recorded54,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB965 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,092 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,973 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 53,973 miles

Rear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 53,512 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch faulty

Fail 23 Feb 2023 53,508 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch faulty

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 52,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,495 miles

both front headlamps,reflectors starting discolour,output still ok at the moment

Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,310 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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B965 LYJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B965 LYJ, 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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B965 LYJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 1985.

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