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D52 CDL

1987 Ford Fiesta

Turquoise Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,984 mi
Last recorded76,984 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 CDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,984 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 76,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 76,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,272 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 70,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand headlamp fitted beam kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand headlamp fitted beam kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,656 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 9,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,757 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 56,157 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,157 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 52,297 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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D52 CDL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Turquoise with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 D52 CDL, 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 D52 CDL registered?

D52 CDL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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