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C224 UMV

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,689 mi
Last recorded52,689 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC224 UMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 52,689 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between the treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing between the treads

several repairs have been carried out on both outer and inner door sill areas and around both front strut tops unable to full inspect without damaging repairs so pass and advise

Fail 23 Apr 2018 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded around by the strut top area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing between the treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing between the treads

several repairs have been carried out on both outer and inner door sill areas and around both front strut tops unable to full inspect without damaging repairs so pass and advise

Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,335 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 50,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 41,974 miles

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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C224 UMV is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C224 UMV, 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.

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What year was C224 UMV registered?

C224 UMV is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C224 UMV safe to buy?

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