MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrossion to underside
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
corrossion to underside
no rear seats fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
heavy corrossion to underside and front inner wheel arches
offside front brake binding slightly
Oil leak
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
os headlamp condensated pattern ok
underbody heavilly undersealed
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
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E252 YJL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc 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 E252 YJL, 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 E252 YJL registered?
E252 YJL is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E252 YJL safe to buy?
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