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C548 JGL

1986 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

19,704 mi
Last recorded19,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC548 JGL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 19,704 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure bumper mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure bumper mount (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill plastic covers fitted

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 19,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill coroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 18,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing coroded

Offside Front inner wing coroded

Offside Rear inner sill coroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 18,274 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front inner wing coroded

Offside Front inner wing coroded

Offside Rear inner sill coroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 17,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear tyres slight cracking on edges of tread

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 16,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension prescribed area under bonnet corroded

Nearside sill slightly corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

oil leaks around engine area

rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 16,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension prescribed area under bonnet corroded

Nearside sill slightly corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

oil leaks around engine area

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,488 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2016 15,440 miles

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

minor leak in exhaust at front

nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2015 14,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front and rear inner sills/floors coroding

Pass 28 Jan 2015 14,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front and rear inner sills/floors coroding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 12,739 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 10,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front panel and wings coroded

nearside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 10,605 miles

front panel and wings coroded

nearside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 8,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 8,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner wheel arches corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jan 2011 6,713 miles

offside and nearside front crossmember coroded 2/nearside front floor coroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 4,592 miles

nearside front suspension prescribed area coroded but not excessively offside and nearside rear inner sills coroded

Fail 18 Jan 2010 4,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front suspension prescribed area coroded but not excessively offside and nearside rear inner sills coroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 2,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 59 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 33 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 97,479 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 97,428 miles

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

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

1/offside front shock weeping †2/offside and nearside inner sills coroding

Pass 10 Feb 2006 94,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 94,950 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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C548 JGL is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C548 JGL, 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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C548 JGL is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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