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B220 YHV

1985 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,086 mi
Last recorded54,086 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB220 YHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 54,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lower boot panel corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,755 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,489 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sections (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sill's / wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine area's

Fail 24 Feb 2018 42,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing outer track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Steering locking device missing outer track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside inner sill's / wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine area's

Pass 28 May 2016 41,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 41,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 36,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 31,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs rusty

metal fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight fault on nearside headlight

Pass 13 Feb 2011 30,542 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,794 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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B220 YHV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B220 YHV, 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 B220 YHV registered?

B220 YHV is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B220 YHV safe to buy?

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