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C16 FES

1986 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,024 mi
Last recorded12,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 FES
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 12,024 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 10,416 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 10,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both rear light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Both rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 9,577 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 9,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 8,390 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 7,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 7,001 miles

nsf bonnet insecure

sill kit fitted

underneath covered mud + underseal

Pass 23 May 2013 6,482 miles

front chasis rail rusty

no rear seatbelts fitted

sill kit fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 3,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers floor has corrosion,not excessive

exhaust noisey

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f inner arch has slight corrosion,not excessive

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

pas floor has corrosion,not excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2009 3,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 95,893 miles

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

all rear seat belts remuved

heavy undersealed

side whhaal on nearside rear tyre cracked

sills and wheel arches covered

Fail 19 Sep 2008 95,861 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

heavy undersealed

side whhaal on nearside rear tyre cracked

sills and wheel arches covered

Pass 1 Apr 2006 95,841 miles

non standard engine fitted

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

underside heavily undersealed

uprated brakes

uprated suspension

Fail 25 Mar 2006 95,838 miles

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

near side front shock damp

near side rear brake binding slightly

non standard engine fitted

slight play off side front tie rod arm

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

slight play off side steering arm

underside heavily undersealed

uprated brakes

uprated suspension

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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C16 FES is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 51,835 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 C16 FES, 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 40 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 FES registered?

C16 FES is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C16 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 FES shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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