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A14 JRY

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JRY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,494 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes kinked

fuel tank damaged & tank sealing cap seal deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2008 80,490 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes kinked

fuel tank damaged & tank sealing cap seal deteriorated

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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A14 JRY is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A14 JRY, 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 A14 JRY registered?

A14 JRY is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 1985.

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