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C246 COT

1986 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,764 mi
Last recorded60,764 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 COT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 60,764 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,993 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front door lower jamb rusty

parking brake low in effort

slight harshness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2017 56,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on offside centre sill top at door jamb

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre nearly to limit in tread depth

offside front tyre worn

Fail 18 May 2017 56,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on offside centre sill top at door jamb

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre nearly to limit in tread depth

offside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,904 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside centre sill top at door jamb rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2016 55,904 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside centre sill top at door jamb rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,535 miles

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

both side inner sill uprights getting soft

both side rear tyres starting to perish

both side rear wheel bearings slight play

n/s/f wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,526 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

stone chip in front screen

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,024 miles

All tyres are perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

All tyres are perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,581 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,968 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,998 miles

advancing corrosion to offside front inner wing.

offside front floor corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,627 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 46,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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C246 COT is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C246 COT, 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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C246 COT is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 1986.

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