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B5 XRT

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,650 mi
Last recorded87,650 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XRT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 87,645 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,383 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 86,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 85,256 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 83,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,107 miles

All four tyres cracking

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,572 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 81,210 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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B5 XRT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B5 XRT, 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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What year was B5 XRT registered?

B5 XRT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 1987.

Is B5 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 XRT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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