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B115 XDV

1985 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,249 mi
Last recorded52,249 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB115 XDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2012 52,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,247 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 47,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 46,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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B115 XDV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B115 XDV, 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 B115 XDV registered?

B115 XDV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is B115 XDV safe to buy?

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