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C273 GHJ

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,560 mi
Last recorded60,560 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC273 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 60,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 54,467 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE AND NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD

Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,411 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE AND NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD

Pass 28 Apr 2012 50,727 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,927 miles

Exhaust centre silencer has been patched & has tiny blow from patch

Foot brake has long travel but does not run out of reserve.

N/s headlamp cracked but not sharp or effecting beam

Rear no plate cracked but legible & secure

Rear of both outer sills repaired & filled but appear to have been welded

Servo assistance limited but probably normal for type of car

Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,338 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

filler in both rear sills but appears to be cosmetic only.Would advise owner checking repaire underneath is to legal standards

slight noise just starting o/s/r wheel bearing but not yet rough when rotated

Fail 3 Mar 2010 43,329 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

filler in both rear sills but appears to be cosmetic only.Would advise owner checking repaire underneath is to legal standards

slight noise just starting o/s/r wheel bearing but not yet rough when rotated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,446 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 42,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,208 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 39,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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C273 GHJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C273 GHJ, 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 C273 GHJ registered?

C273 GHJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 1985.

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