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B148 EGH

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,696 mi
Last recorded33,696 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB148 EGH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,684 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Vehicle showing simgs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,542 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

N/S/F view mirror cracked

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 25,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,716 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,131 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,714 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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B148 EGH is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B148 EGH, 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 B148 EGH registered?

B148 EGH is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 June 1985.

Is B148 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B148 EGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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