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C368 XRU

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,893 mi
Last recorded93,893 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC368 XRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 93,893 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 93,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2010 93,091 miles

Nearside and Offside rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2010 93,088 miles

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 85,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavy surface corrosion to o/s/r inner and outer sills. Advise remedial repair before holes appear.

Pass 10 May 2008 75,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Serious oil leak on engine, recommend urgent attention.

Slight play/wear in rear wheel bearings, recommend check/adjustment.

Pass 10 May 2006 62,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 62,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres wearing uneven, recommend check wheel alignment.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak on engine, recommend further investigation.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings, recommend check & possible adjustment.

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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C368 XRU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C368 XRU, 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 C368 XRU registered?

C368 XRU is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 December 1985.

Is C368 XRU safe to buy?

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