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B966 PAD

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,946 mi
Last recorded73,946 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 PAD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,946 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 73,915 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 66,264 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,906 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,057 miles

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

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

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

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

offside & nearside rear wheelarchs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 64,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,403 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 63,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,294 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 62,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,936 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 60,925 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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B966 PAD is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B966 PAD, 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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B966 PAD is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 1985.

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