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C52 ORB

1986 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 ORB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,939 miles

Nearside Front floor front rusty

Nearside Front wheel arch rusty

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,857 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,713 miles

small rust hole nearside front floor

Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,697 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 82,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sills starting to rust again

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,499 miles

sills starting to rust again

Fail 1 Aug 2014 82,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

sill starting to rust on lower joint

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sill starting to rust on lower joint

Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,054 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside body repairs covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,054 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underside body repairs covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,717 miles

nearsise front fog lamp lens missing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,717 miles

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

nearsise front fog lamp lens missing

Pass 23 Jul 2011 81,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 79,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 78,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brsake servo rear gaiter deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2008 75,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 68,855 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,855 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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C52 ORB is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C52 ORB, 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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What year was C52 ORB registered?

C52 ORB is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C52 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C52 ORB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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