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D529 BJU

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,213 mi
Last recorded78,213 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 BJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 78,213 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 78,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,414 miles

Chip noted in screen zone B within the limit

Corrosion to boot floor

Corrosion to front cross member

Corrosion to o/s sill

Interior stripped out when tested

No rear seats fitted when tested

Fail 9 Feb 2012 76,414 miles

Interior stripped out when tested

Chip noted in screen zone B within the limit

Corrosion to boot floor

Corrosion to front cross member

Corrosion to o/s sill

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No rear seats fitted when tested

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,406 miles

Chip in screen zone B

Rear seats not fitted when tested

Fail 14 Dec 2010 75,406 miles

Chip in screen zone B

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear seats not fitted when tested

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,746 miles

Advisae corrosion on boot floor borderline

Advise damage in windscreen

Advise genral underbody corrosion started all over underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2009 65,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advisae corrosion on boot floor borderline

Advise damage in windscreen

Advise genral underbody corrosion started all over underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,301 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,613 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2007 42,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wheel arch corroded

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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D529 BJU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D529 BJU, 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 D529 BJU registered?

D529 BJU is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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