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D747 APC

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,877 mi
Last recorded35,877 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD747 APC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 35,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 34,266 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 33,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 32,055 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 30,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,225 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 30,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,691 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,588 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,149 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 25,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,316 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 20,315 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,319 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 19,319 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D747 APC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 D747 APC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D747 APC registered?

D747 APC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D747 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D747 APC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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