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C447 XEH

1986 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,027 mi
Last recorded63,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC447 XEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 61,059 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 61,827 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

no rear seats fitted

non standard seat belts fitted

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2017 61,827 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear inner arches corroded

exhaust exit under vehicle

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

nearside rear brake binding

no rear seats fitted

non standard seat belts fitted

rear spring mounts corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,010 miles

Areas of light corrosion on chassis

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,922 miles

Areas of light corrosion on chassis

Front wiper blades poor condition, still clearing screen

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

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

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

Slight movement in nearside front strut top mount.

non standard exhaust fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,467 miles

areas of corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Apr 2013 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

areas of corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,465 miles

lots of underbody repairs

patches of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,800 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front panel corroded

n/s mirror missing

n/s sill corroded but welded

o/s/r arch corroded

rear axel corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2009 46,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front panel corroded

n/s mirror missing

n/s sill corroded but welded

o/s/r arch corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,191 miles

nearside sill corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 40,191 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

nearside sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,659 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 31,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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C447 XEH is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C447 XEH, 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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C447 XEH is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 1986.

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