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D368 MGL

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,540 mi
Last recorded84,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD368 MGL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,294 miles

Nearside Front floor has a hole in it

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front floor has a hole in it

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,691 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,735 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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D368 MGL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc 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 D368 MGL, 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 D368 MGL registered?

D368 MGL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D368 MGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D368 MGL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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