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B133 RLH

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,136 mi
Last recorded73,136 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB133 RLH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,136 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 73,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion starting to appear on nearside front chassis rail

drivers door inner handle stiff

front brake discs rusty

front number plate damaged and loose

nearside inner door sill rusty

perishing on all brake flexihoses

slight bad earth on rear lights

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 27 Jul 2006 69,383 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 69,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside door

front brake flexihoses deteriorated

front number plate cracked

play in steering column

slight play and roughness in rear wheel bearings

slight play in rack arms

wheel rims dented

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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B133 RLH is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B133 RLH, 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 B133 RLH registered?

B133 RLH is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 1985.

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