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C25 FRS

1986 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,937 mi
Last recorded50,937 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 FRS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 50,937 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,467 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 49,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 49,258 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 49,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 48,821 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 May 2015 48,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 May 2014 47,602 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 45,475 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,938 miles

o\s\floorpan weld repair ok covered with sealer

Fail 26 Apr 2010 49,396 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,411 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 41,411 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,969 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 39,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,147 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 38,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 36,598 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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C25 FRS is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C25 FRS, 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 C25 FRS registered?

C25 FRS is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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