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B117 LWP

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,767 mi
Last recorded216,767 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 LWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 216,767 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,283 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 21,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 21,137 miles

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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B117 LWP is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B117 LWP, 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 B117 LWP registered?

B117 LWP is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 June 1985.

Is B117 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B117 LWP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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