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B20 RDL

1987 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

83,091 mi
Last recorded83,091 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 RDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 83,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rust hole in offside front floor pan and inner sill but not in a prescribed area

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 82,596 miles

Both front floor pans heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 82,585 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front floor pans heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 80,216 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 80,212 miles

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,044 miles

general corrosion to front body panels..but not in prescribed areas yet

Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,662 miles

general underside corrosion..corrosion to front panel but not yet affecting mot test

Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,662 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general underside corrosion..corrosion to front panel but not yet affecting mot test

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,115 miles

areas of corosion to front panel and surrounding wing panels but not yet in prescribed areas..

some noise from n/s/r hub bearings...

surface rusting to underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,663 miles

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

various areas of body corosion to front inner wings and panels[not in prescribed areas]n/s/f chassis leg rusting.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 76,663 miles

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

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

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

various areas of body corosion to front inner wings and panels[not in prescribed areas]n/s/f chassis leg rusting.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,069 miles

general corrosion noted to offside outer sills/nearside rear inner/outer sills/nearside front chassis rail..not yet bad enough to fail mot

Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,882 miles

rusting to nearside front chassis rail..general body corosion.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 75,882 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rusting to nearside front chassis rail..general body corosion.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,092 miles

n/s/r wheel brg starting to rumble;n/s/r light cluster cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2012 75,088 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel brg starting to rumble;n/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 3 May 2011 74,278 miles

general corosion to underbody and suspensions/coil springs etc.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 74,276 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

general corosion to underbody and suspensions/coil springs etc.

Pass 19 May 2010 73,524 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,270 miles

n/s/r light cracked

water pump noisey

Fail 9 Jun 2009 72,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r light cracked

water pump noisey

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,451 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

High park brake travel.....

Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,646 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B20 RDL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 51,862 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 B20 RDL, 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 39 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B20 RDL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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