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E223 TYA

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,125 mi
Last recorded32,125 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE223 TYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 32,125 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside where wing meets rear valance corroded (hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to outer wing area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside where wing meets rear valance corroded (hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 32,125 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure loose and difficult to operate (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside where wing meets rear valance corroded (hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to outer wing area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside where wing meets rear valance corroded (hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 32,071 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced join between inner & outer wings at the top corroded and has had previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill has been repaired previously

Offside Rear lamp cluster has clear tape applied to edge of lamp unit

Pass 18 May 2023 31,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 31,835 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 31,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 31,677 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,541 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 31,541 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,366 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,168 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 31,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,905 miles

Vehicle structure coated in waxoil/Shultz

Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,492 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,032 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under bonnet corrosion to inner wing on offside

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,527 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 28,520 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,100 miles

Coolant Level Low

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

O/s Rear Light Lens Damaged

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,496 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 27,433 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,873 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,294 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 26,285 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 24,882 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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E223 TYA is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E223 TYA, 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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E223 TYA is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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