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B163 VNF

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,025 mi
Last recorded53,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 VNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,025 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 53,025 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,950 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,405 miles

CONDENSATION IN NS H/LAMP,SMALL HOLE ON TOP OF N/S SILL,SLIGHT CORROSION BEHIND N/S H/LAMP,

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

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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B163 VNF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B163 VNF, 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 B163 VNF registered?

B163 VNF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 1985.

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