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C735 DOD

1985 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,361 mi
Last recorded28,361 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC735 DOD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 28,361 miles

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

vehicle has been covered in underseal to the underside

Pass 20 Sep 2024 28,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 28,097 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 27,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 27,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,310 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 27,310 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,193 miles

Both rear corners of chassis has corrosion not within 30cm of suspension or affecting vehicle structure

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish between the tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 27,043 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,923 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal feels a little spongy

light corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,781 miles

Brake pedal feels a little spongy

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

Light corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,615 miles

Brake pedal feels a little spongy

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,415 miles

brake pedal a little spongy

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,794 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,212 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal travel long (performance good)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 25,212 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal travel long (performance good)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,482 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 24,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,271 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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C735 DOD is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C735 DOD, 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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What year was C735 DOD registered?

C735 DOD is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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