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E220 TNB

1987 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

21,155 mi
Last recorded21,155 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE220 TNB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 21,155 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 20,663 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 20,363 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 20,150 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 19,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 19,170 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 19,011 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,600 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 18,511 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 17,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 16,830 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,809 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 16,658 miles

slight footbrake travel

small cut offside front tyre not too cords

Pass 5 Jun 2013 6,234 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,138 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 15,138 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,133 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,127 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 15,127 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 14,686 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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E220 TNB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E220 TNB, 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 E220 TNB registered?

E220 TNB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E220 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E220 TNB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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