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E145 FOY

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,095 mi
Last recorded41,095 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 FOY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,095 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle bears extensive welded repair

Fail 12 Dec 2008 41,085 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

vehicle bears extensive welded repair

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,676 miles

reserve travel of service brake could be better

Fail 11 Dec 2007 40,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

c.o.3.2%

considerable welded repair to vehicle

inner sills corroded

only just sufficient reserve travel of service brake

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 40,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

boot pan corroded

extensive weld repairs have been carried out

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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E145 FOY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E145 FOY, 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 E145 FOY registered?

E145 FOY is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E145 FOY safe to buy?

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