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B195 RLM

1985 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,139 mi
Last recorded16,139 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB195 RLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 16,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 16,139 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 16,120 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,085 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 16,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 15,914 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 15,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,918 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 14,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 14,728 miles

both front drive shaft gaitors perished

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

nearside outer rear sill corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 14 Jun 2012 14,728 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front drive shaft gaitors perished

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

nearside outer rear sill corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 12 Feb 2011 14,372 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 14,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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B195 RLM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B195 RLM, 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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B195 RLM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 1985.

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