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B128 CHS

1985 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,575 mi
Last recorded76,575 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB128 CHS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 74,585 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,718 miles

slight dampness around brake master cylinder

Fail 23 Oct 2014 72,712 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight dampness around brake master cylinder

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,707 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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B128 CHS is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B128 CHS, 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 B128 CHS registered?

B128 CHS is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B128 CHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B128 CHS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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