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B151 DHJ

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,788 mi
Last recorded72,788 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB151 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2008 72,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,921 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 71,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

heavy corrosion boot floor

heavy surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,883 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 70,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear no.plate marked

wiper marks on windscreen

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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B151 DHJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B151 DHJ, 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 B151 DHJ registered?

B151 DHJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 1985.

Is B151 DHJ safe to buy?

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