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D51 URM

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,141 mi
Last recorded26,141 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 URM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,141 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 26,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,475 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 19,475 miles

Centre Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2008 17,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,216 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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D51 URM is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D51 URM, 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 D51 URM registered?

D51 URM is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 1987.

Is D51 URM safe to buy?

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