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D568 BFO

1987 Ford Fiesta

Cream Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD568 BFO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 98,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,079 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 97,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,007 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 93,440 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear bumper missing on inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,862 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 88,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,046 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 82,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 80,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sills crispy

front discs slightly rusty on inner edge

sunvisor clip damaged but still secure

x4 flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,590 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both sills crispy

front discs slightly rusty on inner edge

sunvisor clip damaged but still secure

x4 flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2010 80,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 80,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 80,502 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,690 miles

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

front end of car has been modified

nearside floor has been modified

Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front end of moddified

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,324 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 60,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,912 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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D568 BFO is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Cream with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 D568 BFO, 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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D568 BFO is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 February 1987.

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