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C866 XJA

1985 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,389 mi
Last recorded71,389 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC866 XJA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,389 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,046 miles

Front bumber missing

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,082 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 67,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 67,971 miles

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

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

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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C866 XJA 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 71.4%.

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 C866 XJA, 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 C866 XJA registered?

C866 XJA is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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