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D493 RGF

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,646 mi
Last recorded27,646 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 RGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 27,356 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 27,063 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 27,051 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,048 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 27,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,765 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 26,718 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 26,718 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 22,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,151 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 15,151 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 1,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 12,317 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 12,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre out of shape.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,099 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 12,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 11,913 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,552 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 11,218 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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D493 RGF is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D493 RGF, 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 D493 RGF registered?

D493 RGF is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 February 1987.

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