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C779 KFL

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,699 mi
Last recorded69,699 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC779 KFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,699 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front inner arch/flitch panel corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2020 69,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front inner arch/flitch panel corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2016 69,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing adjacent to battery carrier. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake hoses perished.

full inspection of body sill panels not possible plastic covers fitted.

nearside rear, nearside main and front brake pipes undersill covered.

Pass 30 May 2008 68,881 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 68,780 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres split

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,984 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,494 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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C779 KFL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C779 KFL, 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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C779 KFL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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