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D268 SGJ

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD268 SGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 71,267 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,312 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 65,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 63,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,701 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 61,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,806 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 51,854 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,540 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/r Tyre Slightly Craking out

Fail 22 Feb 2011 843,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/r Tyre Slightly Craking out

Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,357 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 79,707 miles

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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D268 SGJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D268 SGJ, 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 D268 SGJ registered?

D268 SGJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D268 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D268 SGJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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