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C389 DMT

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,918 mi
Last recorded60,918 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC389 DMT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 60,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 58,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,231 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 56,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,082 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 52,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,603 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 523,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,407 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,231 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,539 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 47,728 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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C389 DMT is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C389 DMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C389 DMT registered?

C389 DMT is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C389 DMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C389 DMT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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