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D40 AJH

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,892 mi
Last recorded72,892 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 AJH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 72,892 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust starting to rust

underside of vehicle checked best as posible due to underseal front to rear floor /suspension/brakes components

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,398 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

boot floor rusty

minor exhaust blow

nearside and offside front inner wing rusting behind bumper

offside rear inner arch rusting

rust on nearside and offside rear chassis

rust on nearside and offside sill

slight wear to rear tie bar bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,277 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,383 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,588 miles

o/s/floor and o/s/r inner sill been wealded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 69,505 miles

corrosion on o/s/f and o/s/r floor pan plastic covers fitted over n/s and o/s sills

Pass 11 Oct 2007 68,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,794 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 67,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 66,829 miles

corrosion on off side front floor pan †plastic covers fitted over n/s/ and o/s sills

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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D40 AJH is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D40 AJH, 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 D40 AJH registered?

D40 AJH is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 1987.

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