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C852 HAF

1986 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,098 mi
Last recorded72,098 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC852 HAF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,098 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,623 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs rusty

rust on inner and outer sills

Pass 12 May 2010 65,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,007 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 62,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 60,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 58,109 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 58,104 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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C852 HAF is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C852 HAF, 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 C852 HAF registered?

C852 HAF is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 1986.

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