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D899 BDX

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,740 mi
Last recorded75,740 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD899 BDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,740 miles

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

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

inner+outer sills+floor pans corroding.

n/s step sill corroding.

o/s+n/s/f inner/outer wings/arches corroding.

o/s/r outer wheel arches corroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear boot floor pans corroding.

rear suspension/axle/coil springs corroding.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake discs pitted/corroding.

n/s step sill corroding.

o/s+n/s/f inner wings/arches corroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear lower boot floor corroding badly.

rear suspension/axle/springs corroding.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front inner brake discs pitted/corroding becoming close to acceptable limits.

front suspension/arms/anti roll bar/chasiss legs corroding.

front+rear floor pans corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

inner sills/floor pans corroding.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/r flexible brakew hose metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/f inner wings around headlights corroding.

o/s+n/s/f inner wings/arches corroding.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear boot floor corroding badly.

rear brake back plates corroding badly.

rear spring mounts/chassis legs corroding badly.

rear suspension/axle/anti roll bar/arms corroding badly.

slight damage to o/s/f flexible brake hose.

steering rack arms corroding.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 72,366 miles

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

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

rear boot floor corroding badly.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front inner brake discs pitted/corroding becoming close to acceptable limits.

front suspension/arms/anti roll bar/chasiss legs corroding.

front+rear floor pans corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

inner sills/floor pans corroding.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/r flexible brakew hose metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/f inner wings around headlights corroding.

o/s+n/s/f inner wings/arches corroding.

rear brake back plates corroding badly.

rear spring mounts/chassis legs corroding badly.

rear suspension/axle/anti roll bar/arms corroding badly.

slight damage to o/s/f flexible brake hose.

steering rack arms corroding.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 72,365 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

front suspension/arms/mounts/tie bars/anti roll bars corroding.

fuel pipes corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r flexible brake hose metal ends corroding.

o/s+n/s/f inner wing/arches/chassis legs corroding.

o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly damaged.

o/s/f floor pan holed/corroded in 2 places outside prescribed areas.

o/s/f inner chassis legs corroding.

o/s/f inner wing/arch near headlight holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear boot floor corroding badly(underside).

rear spring mounts/chassis legs corroding badly.

rear suspension/axle/anti roll bar corroding badly.

rear suspension/axle/coil springs corroding.

steering rack/arms corroding.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 68,936 miles

corrosion around o/s+n/s/f upper wheel arches/wings around shock mounts.

corrosion on front brake discs.

front suspension/chassis legs/arms corroding.

front to rear floor pans corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

inner sill/arches corroding badly.

inner sills/suspension mounts corroding.

o/s+n/s/r inner wings/arches corroding.

o/s/f floor pans holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear boot floor/pans corroding.

rear coil springs/suspension/axle/arms corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2008 68,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion around o/s+n/s/f upper wings/arches.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front suspension/arms/tie bars/chassis legs corording.

front to rear floor pans corroding.

inner sills/suspension mountings corroding.

o/s+n/s/r inner wings/arches corroding.

o/s/f floor pan holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

rear boot/floor pans corroding badly.

rear coil springs/suspension/axle/arms corroding.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,264 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 62,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,979 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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D899 BDX 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 50%.

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 D899 BDX, 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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D899 BDX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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