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E222 JYT

1987 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 JYT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 50,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 50,277 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 50,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2013 50,254 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,496 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 41,279 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f A pillar

Fail 21 May 2010 41,279 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion to o/s/f A pillar

Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,249 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,865 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 40,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2006 31,164 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,419 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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E222 JYT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E222 JYT, 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 E222 JYT registered?

E222 JYT is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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