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D614 SWB

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,735 mi
Last recorded44,735 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD614 SWB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 44,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 44,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,723 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 44,708 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 44,705 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 44,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 44,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,911 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 43,900 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 43,882 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 41,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 38,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in places started around chassis etc.

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Apr 2007 38,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in places started chassis etc.

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 May 2006 36,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 36,249 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D614 SWB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D614 SWB, 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 D614 SWB registered?

D614 SWB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D614 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D614 SWB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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