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D394 VCK

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD394 VCK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s "B" post @ limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower arm bolt wrong length but is still secure. Would advise replacing

whole under side of vehicle including all pipes coated with wax oil. Side skirts fitted also

Fail 31 Aug 2024

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s "B" post @ limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f lower arm bolt wrong length but is still secure. Would advise replacing

whole under side of vehicle including all pipes coated with wax oil. Side skirts fitted also

Pass 25 Sep 2019

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rubber fuel lines under bonnet & near fuel tank perished

Pass 30 May 2018

fuel lines near fuel tank perished

Fail 30 May 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

fuel lines near fuel tank perished

Pass 26 May 2017

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slightly noisey (2.6.2)

all tyres ON limit

rubber fuel lines near tank perrished

Pass 16 Apr 2016 10 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,000 miles

Coolant leak

Under vehicle undersealed.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,171 miles

Vast areas of sealant and grease obscuring the view of many areas and components.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 51,169 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vast areas of sealant and grease obscuring the view of many areas and components.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,362 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,350 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND REQUIRE CHECKING

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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D394 VCK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D394 VCK, 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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D394 VCK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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