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C186 EYB

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC186 EYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,238 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 91,888 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 91,615 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 89,344 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,681 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,119 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,119 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,302 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,050 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 63,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,253 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,578 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 50,578 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,822 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 43,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C186 EYB is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C186 EYB, 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 C186 EYB registered?

C186 EYB is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C186 EYB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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