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D742 BVJ

1987 Ford Fiesta

Brown Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD742 BVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 97,128 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 80,836 miles

n/s/f floor pan rusty

sill's rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,147 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,680 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 68,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 65,397 miles

brakes spongey

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,002 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,562 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 48,994 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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D742 BVJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D742 BVJ, 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 D742 BVJ registered?

D742 BVJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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