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D609 ESF

1987 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,249 mi
Last recorded53,249 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD609 ESF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,249 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,634 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 50,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres are close to wear bars

rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,566 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 35,309 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 35,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 32,943 miles

various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2017 32,943 miles

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

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

various areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,445 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

both rear coil springs are corroded

fuel lines corroded

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2016 32,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

both rear coil springs are corroded

fuel lines corroded

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2015 31,981 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 31,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 31,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,588 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 10,023 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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D609 ESF is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 D609 ESF, 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 D609 ESF registered?

D609 ESF is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D609 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D609 ESF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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