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D509 BDL

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,787 mi
Last recorded37,787 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD509 BDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 37,787 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 37,786 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,245 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 37,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

osf tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,401 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,988 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,432 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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D509 BDL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D509 BDL, 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

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What year was D509 BDL registered?

D509 BDL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 February 1987.

Is D509 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D509 BDL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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