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C930 BYN

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,660 mi
Last recorded47,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC930 BYN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 47,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,495 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 38,558 miles

unable to fully inspect due underseal

Pass 4 May 2016 32,569 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 32,781 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 32,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 30,926 miles

drivers door shut top of sill slightly corroded

exhaust back box has been plated

slight oil leak from drive shaft seals

Pass 15 Sep 2012 30,528 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

welded body repair plates fitted in various ares of the vehicle body and floor pan

Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 27,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake lever is reaching the end of its reserve travel.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 24,875 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 24,875 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,504 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 21,504 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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C930 BYN is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C930 BYN, 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 C930 BYN registered?

C930 BYN is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 1985.

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