MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front brake hoses are heavily cracked. recommend renewal
both front tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked. recommend renewal
both rear brake hoses are heavily cracked. recommend renewal
both rear coil springs are heavily corroded
o/s section of sill is holed and corroded. but not in a prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake hoses are heavily cracked. recommend renewal
both front tyre outer sidewalls are heavily cracked. recommend renewal
both rear brake hoses are heavily cracked. recommend renewal
both rear coil springs are heavily corroded
o/s section of sill is holed and corroded. but not in a prescribed area
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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E131 XJC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E131 XJC, 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 E131 XJC registered?
E131 XJC is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E131 XJC safe to buy?
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