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E236 DEV

1987 Ford Fiesta

Turquoise Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,069 mi
Last recorded87,069 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE236 DEV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underseal applied onto rear suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,737 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sill inner + outer corroded Nearside + Offside

Underseal applied onto rear suspension components

Pass 8 Apr 2022 86,606 miles

Both Rear sides Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

surface rust underneath body of vehicle and also suspension components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,399 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody surface rust

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,657 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 86,004 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear subframe mount area corroded

rear jacking points outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 84,931 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 84,840 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,721 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,103 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,373 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,099 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,803 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,620 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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E236 DEV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Turquoise with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E236 DEV, 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 E236 DEV registered?

E236 DEV is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 November 1987.

Is E236 DEV safe to buy?

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