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D623 WHK

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,974 mi
Last recorded31,974 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD623 WHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 31,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 31,974 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 31,367 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 31,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,094 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 28,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both sills have corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both sills have corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,029 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rusty outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,856 miles

rusty o/s outer seal

slight play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,627 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rusty o/s outer seal

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 27,266 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,361 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,565 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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D623 WHK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D623 WHK, 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 D623 WHK registered?

D623 WHK is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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