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C303 VNP

1986 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,600 mi
Last recorded73,600 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC303 VNP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 73,600 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 73,158 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,812 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 72,812 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 72,336 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 72,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

insecure battery

Fail 4 May 2012 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

insecure battery

Pass 6 May 2011 71,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,557 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 65,964 miles

front reg plate cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2008 65,954 miles

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

Battery insecure

bonnett stay damaged

front reg plate cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2008 65,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,587 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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C303 VNP is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C303 VNP, 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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C303 VNP is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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