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D323 AGW

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,642 mi
Last recorded56,642 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD323 AGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,642 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,332 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle undersealed - unable to check brake pipes, body condition etc.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 56,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 56,128 miles

coolant level low

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,609 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust corroded

vehicle well undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,384 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,304 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,908 miles

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

whole underside ov car freshly undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2010 46,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

whole underside ov car freshly undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,441 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 45,441 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,389 miles

see vt32

Fail 16 Jun 2007 45,371 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 43,654 miles

see previous vt 32

Fail 26 Nov 2005 43,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

general corrosion

long handbrake travel † † †

radiator in poor condition

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D323 AGW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D323 AGW, 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 D323 AGW registered?

D323 AGW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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The MOT history for D323 AGW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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