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D727 OWT

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,623 mi
Last recorded36,623 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD727 OWT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,623 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 36,623 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,223 miles

corrosion to nearside sill top/door shut

play in rear wheel bearings

weld reapairs to both inner rear sills a liitle poor

Fail 18 Nov 2011 35,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion to nearside sill top/door shut

play in rear wheel bearings

weld reapairs to both inner rear sills a liitle poor

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,657 miles

corrosion nto nearside rear lower valance

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside rear boot floor

nearside rear brake ferrel rusty

offside rear brake ferrel rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,074 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,657 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 29,657 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear bottom shock bushes perishing

play to nearside rear wheel bearing

rust to both rear brake pipes

scratch mark across windscreen zone B

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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D727 OWT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D727 OWT, 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 D727 OWT registered?

D727 OWT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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