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A185 WGC

1984 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,836 mi
Last recorded70,836 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Fiesta51,270 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA185 WGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 70,836 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in nearside track rod end

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 May 2023 70,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in nearside track rod end

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,715 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,989 miles

Nearside wiper blade has slight on rubber

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,769 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,230 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,261 miles

corrosion under car body .

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,486 miles

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

THE UNDER SIDE OF CAR HAS CORRISOD.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the under side of car nas corrison

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

evidence of play in the steering rack

evidence or corrosion to under side of car

n/s/f/ tyreis waring low on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2006 35,631 miles

both front shock absorbers are weeping oil

evidence of corrosion too both front floor pans

evidence of play in the steering rack

n/s/f tyre is wearing low on the edges

small amount of play in n/s/r wheel bearing

small oil leak from the engine

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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A185 WGC is a 1984 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1984 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 51,270 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 A185 WGC, 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 42 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A185 WGC is a 1984 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 April 1984.

Is A185 WGC safe to buy?

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