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D917 MBM

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,371 mi
Last recorded25,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD917 MBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 25,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 22,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 22,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,537 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 22,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,162 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 22,122 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 22,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,091 miles

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

bot front brake discs pitted and the dust cover plugs are missing of the caliper bolts

foot brake travels a long way but has reserve travel

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,087 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 Dec 2009 22,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear tyre/s perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 22,086 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arch"s rusting

nearside and offside rear boot floor section rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,082 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 22,080 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 22,065 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 22,065 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 22,065 miles

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

all four tyres have perishing sidewalls

long footbrake travel

n/sf tyre wearing outside edge

o/sf tyre wearing inside edge

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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D917 MBM is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D917 MBM, 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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D917 MBM is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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