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C994 WPR

1985 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

41,058 mi
Last recorded41,058 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Fiesta49,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC994 WPR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 41,057 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 41,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 40,764 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 40,508 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,177 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 37,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet, strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower under sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,659 miles

this vehicle has had lots of welded repairs

Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,430 miles

both rear tyres perished

light corrosion in both outer and inner sills

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,121 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,793 miles

both rear tyres perished

corrosion in both inner and outer sills

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 35,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,469 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,986 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 33,980 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,526 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 33,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,942 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 32,942 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 32,317 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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C994 WPR is a 1985 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C994 WPR, 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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C994 WPR is a 1985 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 1985.

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