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C2 XRF

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,093 mi
Last recorded45,093 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 XRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 44,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,795 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,423 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,168 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 39,750 miles

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

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

Inner sills rusted.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,625 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 39,023 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,829 miles

Oil leak

both rear sill drop plates corroded

front number plate discoloured - just acceptable

n/s/f tyre perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded & leaking slightly

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,829 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear sill drop plates corroded

front number plate discoloured - just acceptable

n/s/f tyre perishing

plastic trim covering outer sills

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded & leaking slightly

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,757 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,246 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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C2 XRF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C2 XRF, 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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C2 XRF is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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