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D104 RDT

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 RDT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,732 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 83,729 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 82,059 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 82,056 miles

Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,403 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 58,304 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no. plate in poor condition

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arch's corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,807 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 52,703 miles

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)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

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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D104 RDT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D104 RDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D104 RDT registered?

D104 RDT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 1987.

Is D104 RDT safe to buy?

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