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D404 SLV

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,359 mi
Last recorded61,359 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD404 SLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,359 miles

centre exhaust ring not connected

slight rust to rear inner sills

Fail 8 Jun 2018 61,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust ring not connected

slight rust to rear inner sills

Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 44,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped clips broken x 2 (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,261 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 41,172 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 41,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2014 40,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,129 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 10,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear hub bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,022 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear hub bearings slightly noisey

Fail 15 Mar 2010 39,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear hub bearings slightly noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,849 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 39,740 miles

rust forming on underbodywork but still in a roadworthy condition

Fail 12 Mar 2008 39,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust forming on underbodywork but still in a roadworthy condition

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rust evident to underside of vehicle.Corrossion in prescribed areas has been repaired and has been carried out to the required standard

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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D404 SLV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D404 SLV, 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 D404 SLV registered?

D404 SLV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 1987.

Is D404 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D404 SLV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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