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B455 JOE

1987 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,963 mi
Last recorded78,963 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB455 JOE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,963 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 78,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2025 79,562 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2025 78,562 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 78,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills covered by plastic sill covers

Fail 16 May 2024 78,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills covered by plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Jul 2023 77,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 76,849 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,392 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 99,471 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general underbody surface corrosion

previous welding repairs

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some general previous welding repairs

some general underbody surface corrosion

some non structual corrosion of front inner panfel

Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,971 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some general previous welding repairs

some general underbody surface corrosion

some non structual corrosion of front inner panfel

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside outer sill and wing trim covers fitted.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle tube corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Plastic side skirts covering nearside and offside sills.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 89,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,940 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember starting to corrode

indicator switch slightly loose

Fail 9 Jul 2008 85,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front crossmember starting to corrode

indicator switch slightly loose

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,039 miles

front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

front lower plastic valance damaged

interior mirror not fitted

o/s/r light unit slightly damaged

slight cut n/s/f tyre wall

slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,273 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 80,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

interior mirror not attached

o/s/r light unit damaged on edge

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar saddle bush

wiring loom fouling clutch pedal

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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B455 JOE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B455 JOE, 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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B455 JOE is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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