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D873 UVX

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,359 mi
Last recorded33,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD873 UVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 32,554 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 31,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 31,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 30,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 29,955 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 29,955 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 29,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 29,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,763 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,144 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 28,144 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,976 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 26,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,925 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 26,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 26,728 miles

o/s and n/s front tie bar rubber bushes deteriorating

o/s rear tyre damaged at sidewall

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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D873 UVX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D873 UVX, 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 D873 UVX registered?

D873 UVX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D873 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D873 UVX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D873 UVX have outstanding finance?

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