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E233 KFB

1987 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 KFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,974 miles

Both front c.v gaiters deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose not secured to suspension leg

Fail 11 Sep 2015 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front c.v gaiters deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose not secured to suspension leg

Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,363 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 69,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,063 miles

both nearside tyres slightly out of shape on inner walls

Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,051 miles

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

both nearside tyres slightly out of shape on inner walls

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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E233 KFB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E233 KFB, 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 E233 KFB registered?

E233 KFB is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E233 KFB safe to buy?

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