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D581 DRK

1987 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,221 mi
Last recorded70,221 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD581 DRK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 70,221 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

minor oil leak from engine

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2023 70,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel near roll bar mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel near roll bar mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner arch has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side has been under sealed all over but has corrosion in areas all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,093 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,612 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Jan 2020 69,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

this vehicle has had some modifications

Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,740 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 67,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 63,288 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 63,155 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,733 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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D581 DRK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D581 DRK, 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 D581 DRK registered?

D581 DRK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 1987.

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