MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front inner arches have slight corrosion
front valance corroded
various oparts of vehicle has slight corrosion
Both inner wheel arches corroding
N/S/F inner wheel arch corroding
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fog light damaged but no white light showing
front valance corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both inner wheel arches corroding
N/S/F inner wheel arch corroding
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fog light damaged but no white light showing
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front valance has slight corrosion
nearside rear valance corroded
rear fog light lens cracked and has been taped up but only shows red
various parts of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front valance has slight corrosion
nearside rear valance corroded
rear fog light lens cracked and has been taped up but only shows red
various parts of vehicle corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear fogh light lens cracked but doesnt show white
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear fogh light lens cracked but doesnt show white
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C971 TLB is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C971 TLB, 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 C971 TLB registered?
C971 TLB is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 1985.
Is C971 TLB safe to buy?
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