CarVerify

Free Car Check

D504 BGV

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,350 mi
Last recorded82,350 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD504 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 82,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 81,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 80,970 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 79,407 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 79,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,197 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,161 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 70,202 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,744 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 63,867 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 62,684 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 62,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,173 miles

OSF FLOOR AREA CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,603 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2006 57,901 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D504 BGV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D504 BGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D504 BGV?

You can check the full history of D504 BGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D504 BGV registered?

D504 BGV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 January 1987.

Is D504 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D504 BGV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D504 BGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D504 BGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.