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C893 FWC

1985 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,380 mi
Last recorded69,380 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC893 FWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,380 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 69,376 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 68,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 68,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,329 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,069 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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C893 FWC is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C893 FWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C893 FWC registered?

C893 FWC is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C893 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C893 FWC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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