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D878 YDO

1986 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,422 mi
Last recorded59,422 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Fiesta51,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 YDO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,422 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat belt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 39,378 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 39,378 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 59,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 59,376 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 59,353 miles

slight corrosion n/s/front floorpan

Pass 10 May 2019 59,353 miles

slight corrosion n/s/front floorpan

Pass 11 May 2018 59,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 59,330 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion n/s/front floorpan

Fail 9 May 2017 59,330 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion n/s/front floorpan

Pass 17 May 2016 59,309 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear hub grease caps missing

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

sligt corrosion n/s inner sill/floor

Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,295 miles

bothside rear wheel bearing caps missing

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,209 miles

both side rear wheel bearing caps missing

offside rear bumper cap damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2014 59,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both side rear wheel bearing caps missing

offside rear bumper cap damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,062 miles

both side rear wheel bearing caps missing

front number plate crack

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,571 miles

bothside rear wheel bearing caps missing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,452 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,270 miles

bothside rear wheel bearing caps missing

Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,270 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bothside rear wheel bearing caps missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,190 miles

exhaust mounts spliting

change front wiper blades soon

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 75,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,441 miles

Both fromt brake hoses starting to corrode.Front floor pan starting to rust.

Pass 25 May 2006 56,314 miles

rear fog lamp switch loosly mounted.

Fail 24 May 2006 56,314 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front service brakes show inbalnce.

near side rear tyre perished with deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at front and rear axels.

off side rear tyre perished with splits.

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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D878 YDO is a 1986 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1986 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 51,835 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 D878 YDO, 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 40 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D878 YDO is a 1986 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 1986.

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