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D20 FSA

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,515 mi
Last recorded87,515 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 FSA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 84,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,638 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Traction control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,878 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,421 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,420 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,954 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,154 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 58,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,261 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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D20 FSA is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D20 FSA, 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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D20 FSA is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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