MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs corroded on inner surface
engine oil leak
offside outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
offside outer sill corroded
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front brake discs corroded on inner surface
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside front tyre worn on edges
engine and gearbox oily
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
engine and gearbox oily
stains on radiator
water pump leaking. advise replacement
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
radiator in poor condition
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D889 VKJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D889 VKJ, 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 D889 VKJ registered?
D889 VKJ is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D889 VKJ safe to buy?
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