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C550 WLH

1986 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,040 mi
Last recorded22,040 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 WLH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 22,040 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 22,036 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 18,469 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seat down not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 11,877 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,877 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

excessive welding n s f suspension mtgs,

welding repairs n s r and o s r suspension

Fail 5 Nov 2007 4,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

excessive welding n s f suspension mtgs,

welding repairs n s r and o s r suspension

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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C550 WLH is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C550 WLH, 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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C550 WLH is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 1986.

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