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D579 DLX

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,834 mi
Last recorded58,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD579 DLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,834 miles

boot floor corroded

front panel slight corrosion

rear arches slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,329 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F lower Ball joint creaking & boot split

Rear Brake pipes badly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2006 57,329 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F lower Ball joint creaking & boot split

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipes badly corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D579 DLX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D579 DLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D579 DLX registered?

D579 DLX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 1987.

Is D579 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D579 DLX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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