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E373 XGS

1987 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,696 mi
Last recorded42,696 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Ford Fiesta51,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 XGS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,650 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

over sills fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 28,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

over sills fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,610 miles

Front Oil leak ()

sills covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 21,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

sills covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 12,775 miles

body sill covers fitted

f/r floors corroding

underside condition

Pass 1 Jun 2015 3,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,202 miles

corrosion to inner front wings,inner sills/floorpans,front crossmember,coilsprings,suspension arms/components,oil leak,outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2013 96,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 95,645 miles

Corrosion forming on engine oil sump

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,645 miles

Corrosion forming on engine oil sump

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,801 miles

Corrosion forming around offside front under floor jacking area.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is age perished and has fine cracks forming

Plastic over sill panel trims are fitted. ( unable to inspection outer sill panels )

Surface corrosion forming on rear axle and metal suspension compoments

Various oil leaks

Fail 21 Jan 2011 94,801 miles

Corrosion forming around offside front under floor jacking area.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre is age perished and has fine cracks forming

Plastic over sill panel trims are fitted. ( unable to inspection outer sill panels )

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Surface corrosion forming on rear axle and metal suspension compoments

Various oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2010 94,446 miles

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

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

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,700 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,665 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner and outer side walls are starting to age perish and have slight cracks.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 91,500 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 90,162 miles

slight movement in both rear radius arm bushes †centre rear seat belt not accessable for check †n/s/r & o/s/f tyre inner & outer sidewalls perished

Fail 5 Jan 2006 90,162 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight movement in both rear radius arm bushes †centre rear seat belt not accessable for check †n/s/r & o/s/f tyre inner & outer sidewalls perished

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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E373 XGS is a 1987 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E373 XGS, 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 E373 XGS registered?

E373 XGS is a 1987 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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