MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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C173 SBJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C173 SBJ, 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 C173 SBJ registered?
C173 SBJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C173 SBJ safe to buy?
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