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B170 TLJ

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,821 mi
Last recorded16,821 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB170 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 16,821 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 16,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,739 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,681 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 16,651 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 15,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 14,423 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,791 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 12,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,646 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 37,640 miles

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

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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B170 TLJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B170 TLJ, 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 B170 TLJ registered?

B170 TLJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B170 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B170 TLJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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