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D639 TFJ

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,797 mi
Last recorded50,797 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD639 TFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 50,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seals, both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 50,797 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken, advise repair.

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seals, both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,390 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,338 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 45,337 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2016 45,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 45,072 miles

both drive shaft seals leaking

well undersealed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,544 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,297 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 43,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 12,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,997 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,482 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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D639 TFJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D639 TFJ, 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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D639 TFJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 1987.

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