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B186 SWD

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,257 mi
Last recorded81,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB186 SWD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 80,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,110 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber shaft worn

Offside Front shock absorber shaft worn

Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar / cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber shaft worn

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber shaft worn

Pass 12 May 2017 78,874 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 78,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,701 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 78,106 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 78,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills so cant fully inspect

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,339 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills so cant fully inspect

Pass 7 May 2011 71,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 68,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 66,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 64,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 62,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 60,613 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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B186 SWD is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B186 SWD, 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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B186 SWD is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 1985.

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