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C598 HWJ

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,298 mi
Last recorded57,298 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC598 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2023 57,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,180 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 52,186 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 52,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear antiroll bar mounting areas corroding slightly

underside covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills corroding

both rear antiroll bar mounting areas corroding

rear coil springs corroding

underside covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,305 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,376 miles

slight blue smoke at tickover

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,781 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,623 miles

all tyres perished

n/s/f discs slightly scored on inner faces

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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C598 HWJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C598 HWJ, 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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C598 HWJ is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 August 1985.

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