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B215 BBM

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,734 mi
Last recorded26,734 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB215 BBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,734 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 26,526 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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)

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

UNDER SIDE OT VEHICLE CORRODED.

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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B215 BBM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B215 BBM, 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 B215 BBM registered?

B215 BBM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 June 1985.

Is B215 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B215 BBM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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