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D389 YCW

1987 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,533 mi
Last recorded55,533 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 YCW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,533 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 55,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,948 miles

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

vehicle heavily corroded and welded previously

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle extensively welded previously and heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2021 52,804 miles

vehicle underbody extensively repaired

Fail 8 Oct 2021 52,804 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

vehicle underbody extensively repaired

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,023 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 51,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,349 miles

corrosion evident on rear axle

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear axle corroded slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing to chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,121 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,389 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,152 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check sill area due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,040 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,543 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,462 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 36,438 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,840 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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D389 YCW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 D389 YCW, 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 D389 YCW registered?

D389 YCW is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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