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D347 EDU

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,869 mi
Last recorded54,869 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD347 EDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 54,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 54,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,096 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 52,987 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 52,301 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 51,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 51,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,127 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,741 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 50,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,091 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 49,091 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,833 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,190 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 47,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,518 miles

n/s o/s front tyres worn on edge

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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D347 EDU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 D347 EDU, 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 D347 EDU registered?

D347 EDU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is D347 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D347 EDU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D347 EDU have outstanding finance?

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