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C759 BEL

1986 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC759 BEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 75,167 miles

FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 64,981 miles

unable to see welding due to underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2016 64,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,007 miles

both front brake hoses not securely fixed in brackets - recommend repair

non standard suspension coil springs fitted - vehicle set in a very low position

offside front chassius by suspension strut heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2014 63,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front brake hoses not securely fixed in brackets - recommend repair

non standard suspension coil springs fitted - vehicle set in a very low position

offside front chassius by suspension strut heavily corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,940 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 54,216 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 54,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,888 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 46,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,810 miles

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

both rear quarter panels corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2008 16,797 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

both rear quarter panels corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,483 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,066 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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C759 BEL is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C759 BEL, 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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C759 BEL is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C759 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C759 BEL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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