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E121 WDV

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,866 mi
Last recorded43,866 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 WDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 43,866 miles

Handbrake notchy when applied but performance ok on roller brake test

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded just outside prescribed area

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

This vehicle is showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Weak image from offside headlight

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

Fail 26 May 2010 43,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Handbrake notchy when applied but performance ok on roller brake test

Nearside front tyre getting low

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded just outside prescribed area

Slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

This vehicle is showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Weak image from offside headlight

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,367 miles

inner lower sills at rear starting to corrode

nearside door step starting to corrode

rear outer sills & wheel arches starting to corrode

stone chip in swept area of windsceen within limits

Fail 4 Jun 2009 37,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

inner lower sills at rear starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door step starting to corrode

rear outer sills & wheel arches starting to corrode

stone chip in swept area of windsceen within limits

Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,016 miles

Nearside door step starting to corrode

Offside front tyre getting low on outside edge but ok due to tread design

Outer sills at rear starting to corrode

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 30,016 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside door step starting to corrode

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

Offside front tyre getting low on outside edge but ok due to tread design

Outer sills at rear starting to corrode

Rear tyres starting to perish

Slight noise from rear wheel bearings

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,532 miles

osf disc worn nsr tyre perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,804 miles

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

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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E121 WDV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E121 WDV, 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 E121 WDV registered?

E121 WDV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 1987.

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