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C947 ADE

1985 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,441 mi
Last recorded73,441 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 ADE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 73,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 72,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 70,208 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,665 miles

hazard warning tell-tale cover missing

light smoke after prolonged idle

Fail 6 Sep 2010 67,665 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

hazard warning tell-tale cover missing

light smoke after prolonged idle

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,580 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,576 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

hazard switch top cover missing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,036 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 67,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,989 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s h/light damp

Fail 2 Aug 2007 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 66,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking on walls

off side and near side headlamps not tested but look wet

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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C947 ADE is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C947 ADE, 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 C947 ADE registered?

C947 ADE is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 1985.

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