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C56 HMW

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,503 mi
Last recorded136,503 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC56 HMW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 136,503 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 136,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 13,607 miles

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

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

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,306 miles

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

Central engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension low laying

Offside Rear suspension low laying

Fail 22 Apr 2017 96,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear suspension low laying

Offside Rear suspension low laying

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,877 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 3,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2013 3,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,716 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 77,716 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 77,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 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)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to the underside

Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,964 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,878 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 75,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 73,442 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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C56 HMW is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 49,130 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 C56 HMW, 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 41 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C56 HMW is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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