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D425 XFG

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

35,293 mi
Last recorded35,293 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD425 XFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 35,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise weld repairs to both top strut mounts and also weld repairs to both nearside and offside front floor pans

both rear wheel arches taped up

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,574 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 29,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 28,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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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D425 XFG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 D425 XFG, 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 D425 XFG registered?

D425 XFG is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D425 XFG safe to buy?

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