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D273 DEW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Bronze Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

44,535 mi
Last recorded44,535 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD273 DEW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 44,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 39,507 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both door sills corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 39,507 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both door sills corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 39,465 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight coolant leak

Fail 15 May 2015 39,465 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight coolant leak

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2014 39,426 miles

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2013 39,340 miles

chips in windscreen

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

drivers door sill corroded

drivers front inner wing corroded

drivers rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2013 39,340 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

cut in drivers rear tyre sidewall

drivers door sill corroded

drivers front inner wing corroded

drivers rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 May 2012 38,854 miles

drivers rear wheel bearing noisy

front number plate cracked

inner and outer sills corroded

alternator belt loose

Pass 5 May 2011 38,388 miles

drivers inner sill corroded

front number plate cracked

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 May 2011 38,383 miles

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

drivers inner sill corroded

front number plate cracked

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2010 37,860 miles

corrosion under drivers rear wheel arch

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

drivers front inner wing corroded

front number plate cracked

passenger sill starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion under drivers rear wheel arch

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

drivers front inner wing corroded

front number plate cracked

passenger sill starting to corrode

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting drivers front inner wing

drivers door sill corroded

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal starting to split

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,940 miles

chips in windscreen

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leaking from engine

temperature gauge not working

Fail 29 Apr 2008 36,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in windscreen

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

front brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leaking from engine

temperature gauge not working

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,374 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in windscreen

corrosion starting under drivers front wheel arch

corrosion to drivers door shut

corrosion to passenger rear wheelarch

cut in drivers front tyre sidewall

front brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

play in both rear wheelbearing

Pass 4 May 2006 35,821 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 35,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVANCED CORROSION IN O/S/R UNDER SILL AND N/S/F STRUT TOP

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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D273 DEW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Bronze with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 D273 DEW, 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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D273 DEW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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