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C601 HJO

1986 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,939 mi
Last recorded99,939 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC601 HJO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 99,939 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 99,939 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 99,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 99,761 miles

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

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

full underneath wax oiled

Pass 11 Apr 2023 99,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 99,338 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 99,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,834 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,834 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have slight cracks at base of tread

Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have slight cracks at base of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,158 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 88,157 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2009 85,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2009 85,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 82,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 78,035 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 74,650 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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C601 HJO is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C601 HJO, 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 C601 HJO registered?

C601 HJO is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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