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C523 AHP

1986 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,713 mi
Last recorded61,713 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC523 AHP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 61,713 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,690 miles

BODY KIT FITTED CANNOT ACCESS BODY WORK BEHIND

BOTH Floor to sills have slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Park brake has low reserve travel left

Underbonnet has general age related corrosion/scabbs to panel work

Underside has general age related corrosion in various areas

Underside has had various welding repairs done in past all covered with underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,655 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers appear weak

non standard exhaust system fitted

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,654 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorbers appear weak

non standard exhaust system fitted

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,846 miles

after market exhaust deteriorated and 2 small pin holes

front suspension top mounts slightly corroded

front valance corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside whhel arch close to suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around strut mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all four tyres starting to perrish rears going out of shape

exhaust rubber mount perrished mid section

fog light switch insecure

hazard light switch sticking

Fail 3 Mar 2016 45,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box insecure causing blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch under battery within 30 cm of bgrake pipe (possibly water trapped under battery) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / floor crushed causing corrsion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy back box (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around strut mount area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

all four tyres rubber starting to perrish

exhaust mid section rubber mount perrished

fog light switch insecure

hazard light switch sticking

Fail 16 Oct 2015 45,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poor weld where back box joins up (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play possible just need adjusting (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded close to top mount shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play possible just need adjusting (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

recommend rear brake check and adjustment as needed

wipers slightly smear

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear side walls cracked

nearside front tyre side walls cracked

off side rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2013 44,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear side walls cracked

nearside front tyre side walls cracked

off side rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2011 420,432 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 420,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 41,826 miles

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front inner wing by battery holder metal pannel is slightly weak

nearside front rim has slight dent

nearside front to rear sil lip to inner floor has heavily been under sealed unable to check for corrision time of test

nearside rear floor heavily under sealed to closing pannel unable to check for corrision time of test

offside front inner wing strut mount area has been repaired and recoverd with heavy sealant and paint unable to check for corrision in this area time of test

offside front quater pannel by mud flap is slightly corrded

offside front to rear sil lip to inner floor has heavily been under sealed unable to check for corrision time of test

offside rear floor heavily under sealed to closing pannel unable to check for corrision time of test

offside rear inner boot floor has slight rust

petrol tank lip on the nearside is rusty

radiator is deteriorated may need changing shortly

slight blue smoke out exhaust when rev

Fail 20 Mar 2009 41,826 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION...

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front inner wing by battery holder metal pannel is slightly weak

nearside front rim has slight dent

nearside front to rear sil lip to inner floor has heavily been under sealed unable to check for corrision time of test

nearside rear floor heavily under sealed to closeing pannel unable to check for corrision time of test

offside front inner wing strut mount area has been repaired and re coverd with heavy sealant and paint unable to check for corrision in this area time of test

offside front to rear sil lip to inner floor has heavily been under sealed unable to check for corrision time of test

offside rear floor heavily under sealed to closeing pannel unable to check for corrision time of test

offside rear inner boot floor has slightly rust

petrol tank lip on the nearside is rusty

radiator is deteriorated may need changeing shortly

slight blue smoke out exhaust when rev

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,319 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 389,742 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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C523 AHP is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C523 AHP, 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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C523 AHP is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 1986.

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