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C15 CCT

1989 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,864 mi
Last recorded23,864 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Fiesta57,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 CCT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 23,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 22,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 20,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 21 Sep 2019 20,834 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance weak and holed at tie rod mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed at front tie rod front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

reverse lamps not working

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear floor rusted at seat mounting

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front spot light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rusted at anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front floors rusted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 18,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 7,826 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perrishing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,272 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 4,815 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 4,806 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 3,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 1,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 252 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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C15 CCT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 57,158 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 C15 CCT, 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 37 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C15 CCT is a 1989 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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