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E271 LFX

1987 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,124 mi
Last recorded87,124 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 LFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,124 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 86,585 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 86,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 86,984 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 May 2008 86,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,490 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 34,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both sides outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2006 31,829 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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E271 LFX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in White 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 E271 LFX, 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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E271 LFX is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 November 1987.

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