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C20 EEM

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,795 mi
Last recorded37,795 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 EEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 37,795 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,397 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,372 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear cill coroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 29,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear cill coroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 27,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 25,285 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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C20 EEM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C20 EEM, 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 C20 EEM registered?

C20 EEM is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C20 EEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 EEM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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