1985 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · B605 LLU
1985 Ford Fiesta (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1985. Recorded mileage 82,305 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B605 LLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 82,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B605 LLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Fiesta (B605 LLU) between July 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
B605 LLU Mileage History
- 29/07/202280,264 mi
- 12/09/202280,267 mi+3 mi
- 07/08/202380,294 mi+27 mi
- 08/08/202380,294 mi
- 14/04/202682,305 mi+2,011 mi
Average of roughly 550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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