MOT Status
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70,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All rear suspension components are lightly corroded
No rear seats fitted at time of test
Vehicle underbody & wheels arches have been undersealed
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Antiroll bar mountain inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All rear suspension components are lightly corroded
No rear seats fitted at time of test
Vehicle underbody & wheels arches have been undersealed
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering side tube has slight play
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering side tube has slight play
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine temperature gauge not working.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear seat belts not fitted as standard.
damp in offside headlamp.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine temperature gauge not working.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear seat belts not fitted as standard.
damp in offside headlamp.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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B985 DEW is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 B985 DEW, 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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What year was B985 DEW registered?
B985 DEW is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B985 DEW safe to buy?
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