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C23 AOW

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,882 mi
Last recorded67,882 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 AOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2023 67,882 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 67,032 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor plan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,077 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and near inner sills and floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,497 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 66,497 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pedal low

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,278 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Car has been coverted to a pick up

Drivers seat belt slightly slow in returning

Stight play in inner rack joint(n/s)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,490 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,108 miles

corrosion rear boot floor and offside front top mount areas

engine missing hc"s high

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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C23 AOW is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C23 AOW, 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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C23 AOW is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 1986.

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