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D529 GPX

1987 Ford Fiesta

Turquoise Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 GPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,178 miles

Accelerator pedal pad missing

Battery warning lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Number plate lamp held on by tape

O/S/R Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear tyre size different to front tyre size

Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Accelerator pedal pad missing

Battery warning lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Number plate lamp held on by tape

O/S/R Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear tyre size different to front tyre size

Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2010 68,803 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,557 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,557 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion at near side and offside rear inner sills

corrosion at o/s rear wheel arch

engine oil leaks

front number plate damaged

rear beam axle very rusty

under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2008 51,753 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,753 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,062 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 48,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 GPX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Turquoise with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GPX, 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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D529 GPX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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