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C435 PAN

1986 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,912 mi
Last recorded69,912 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC435 PAN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,912 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 69,497 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing/split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 69,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 5 Dec 2020 69,136 miles

n/s/ washer jet blocked

Fail 5 Dec 2020 69,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/ washer jet blocked

Pass 9 Nov 2019 68,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,499 miles

under body under sealed preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Aug 2018 68,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

under body under sealed preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 67,998 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area at lower rear (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under not fully welded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk button has to be depressed for seat belt to work

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (2.6.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 67,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flex (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flex (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 64,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 62,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,988 miles

near-side rear wheel arch corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,038 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 57,019 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,428 miles

brake travel excessive

Fail 14 Jan 2006 55,406 miles

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

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

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

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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C435 PAN is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C435 PAN, 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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C435 PAN is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 January 1986.

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