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B143 PGV

1985 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

107,218 mi
Last recorded107,218 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB143 PGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 107,218 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion w/arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2016 102,865 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 102,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear inner and outer sill area corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

both outer sill areas slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B143 PGV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B143 PGV, 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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B143 PGV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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