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D722 VMY

1987 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,654 mi
Last recorded50,654 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD722 VMY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 50,654 miles

exhaust corroded rear

some footbrake travel

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 50,340 miles

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

Rear inner sills showing corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2017 50,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,004 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,009 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,943 miles

both front tyres cracking.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,154 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,417 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,943 miles

frt no plate cracked rear no plate discolour

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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D722 VMY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D722 VMY, 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 D722 VMY registered?

D722 VMY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D722 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D722 VMY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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