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C104 YEX

1985 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,130 mi
Last recorded68,130 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC104 YEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,953 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 67,884 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,844 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 57,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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C104 YEX is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C104 YEX, 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 C104 YEX registered?

C104 YEX is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C104 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C104 YEX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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