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C828 FGL

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,962 mi
Last recorded47,962 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC828 FGL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,962 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside of drivers view, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,450 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger at back box split, hanger after back box splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split, still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack outside of drivers view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hanger at back box split, hanger after back box splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split, still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack outside of drivers view less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,429 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 47,286 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,760 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,216 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,895 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,827 miles

Battery insecure

n/s/f very front inner wing rusted

Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Battery insecure

n/s/f very front inner wing rusted

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,240 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,070 miles

n/s headlamp aim weak

some play in steering rack on o/s

Fail 16 Apr 2008 33,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s headlamp aim weak

some play in steering rack on o/s

Fail 11 Mar 2008 33,006 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,406 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 28,401 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,014 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 23,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C828 FGL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C828 FGL, 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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C828 FGL is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 1985.

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