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C23 PPC

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,766 mi
Last recorded74,766 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 PPC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,766 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 74,755 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,270 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 74,248 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,658 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,339 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,436 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 62,777 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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C23 PPC is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc 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 C23 PPC, 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 C23 PPC registered?

C23 PPC is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C23 PPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 PPC 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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